Amlozaar is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Amlozaar have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amlozaar. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Amlozaar have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Amlozaar are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Amlozaar has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Amlozaar has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amlozaar related warnings section.
Amlozaar is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amlozaar are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Amlozaar may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Amlozaar, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Amlozaar 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amlozaar is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Amlozaar safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Amlozaar. If you are pregnant, do not take Amlozaar without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Amlozaar safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Amlozaar as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Amlozaar on the Kidneys?
Using Amlozaar does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Amlozaar on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Amlozaar on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Amlozaar on the Heart?
Amlozaar may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Amlozaar 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 Amlozaar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlozaar habit forming or addictive?
Amlozaar does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Amlozaar
Amlozaar may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlozaar
Taking Amlozaar with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Amlozaar 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.
No, Amlozaar does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Amlozaar 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.
Yes, Amlozaar 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.
Rarely, Amlozaar 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.
Amlozaar comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.
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