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Nodon Am is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Nodon Am have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Nodon Am depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Nodon Am as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Nodon Am go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Nodon Am's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Nodon Am related warnings talks about Nodon Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Nodon Am since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Nodon Am contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Nodon Am have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Nodon Am is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Nodon Am 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Nodon Am safe for pregnant women?
Nodon Am has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Nodon Am without medical advice.
Is the use of Nodon Am safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Nodon Am. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Nodon Am on the Kidneys?
Nodon Am rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Nodon Am on the Liver?
Nodon Am is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Nodon Am on the Heart?
Nodon Am may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Nodon Am should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nodon Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nodon Am habit forming or addictive?
Nodon Am does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Nodon Am
When consumed with certain foods, Nodon Am may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nodon Am
Consumption of alcohol and Nodon Am together may have severe effects on your health.
Rarely, Nodon Am causes arrhythmia (Irregular heartbeat). However, if you experience any fluctuation in heart rate after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Nodon 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, Nodon 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.
Nodon Am is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Yes, Nodon Am can cause edema. It is the most common side effects of this drug. Usually swelling occurs in feet and ankle. If these effects cause troublesome, then consult your doctor regarding whether this effect arises due to amlodipine consumption or not. If yes, then you can stop taking this medicine with the help of doctor because of alternate treatment are also available. However, it is dose-related effects if taken a low dose, chances of edema are very less if consuming high dose the chances of edema are high.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norvasc® (amlodipine besylate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 540, 549, 550
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 147-148
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Bystolic® (nebivolol)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 149-151
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