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Amlogen, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. Amlogen also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Amlogen depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amlogen can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Amlogen go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Amlogen's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Amlogen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Amlogen since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Amlogen contraindications section.
Besides this, Amlogen may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Amlogen is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Amlogen is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amlogen is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Amlogen safe for pregnant women?
Amlogen should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Amlogen safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amlogen for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Amlogen on the Kidneys?
Amlogen may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amlogen on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Amlogen. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Amlogen on the Heart?
Amlogen is completely safe for the heart.
Amlogen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amlogen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlogen habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Amlogen is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Amlogen since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Amlogen only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Amlogen in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Amlogen
There is no information on the effects of taking Amlogen with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlogen
Drinking alcohol while taking Amlogen may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Yes, Amlogen can be taken with telmisartan. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of Amlogen and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Amlogen 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.
Amlogen is safe to take a long time, even for the rest of life. In fact, it works well I you take it for a long time.
Amlogen 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.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Amlogen has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience