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Lakmet Am 5 Mg/25 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Lakmet Am 5 Mg/25 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Lakmet Am. If you are pregnant, do not take Lakmet Am without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lakmet Am 5 Mg/25 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Lakmet Am as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Lakmet Am 5 Mg/25 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Lakmet Am is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Lakmet Am 5 Mg/25 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Lakmet Am is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Lakmet Am 5 Mg/25 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Lakmet Am rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lakmet Am 5 Mg/25 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lakmet Am 5 Mg/25 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Lakmet Am 5 Mg/25 Mg Tablet has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Lakmet Am 5 Mg/25 Mg Tablet
Lakmet Am 5 Mg/25 Mg Tablet may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lakmet Am 5 Mg/25 Mg Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Lakmet Am 5 Mg/25 Mg Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
Lakmet Am is calcium channel blocker. It works by inhibiting the movement of calcium into vascular smooth muscle cells and cardiac cells which inhibits the contraction of cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle and reduce electrical conduction within heart cell and dilate blood vessel. Dilation of the blood vessel reduces the blood pressure.
No, Lakmet Am does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Lakmet Am might increase your blood sugar levels slightly, healthy people can tolerate it easily while diabetic patients might face some spike in blood sugar levels. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike inform your doctor and take medicines accordingly.
No, Lakmet Am is not harmful to a kidney. However, it can cause some urinary problem such as urine retention and difficulty in passing urine. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above while taking this drug.
Yes, Lakmet Am does cause hair loss in some cases. If you are experiencing hair loss with this drug discuss with your doctor. Your doctor may prescribe alternative medicines to prevent further hair loss and promote hair growth.
Yes, Lakmet Am is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as palpitation, abdominal pain, sleepiness, swelling, and flushing. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
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