Angicam Beta is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High BP, Angina.
The correct dosage of Angicam Beta depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Angicam Beta include Headache, Fatigue, Abdominal Pain. Some other side effects of Angicam Beta have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Angicam Beta are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Angicam Beta's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. In addition, Angicam Beta's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Angicam Beta related warnings section.
Angicam Beta is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Angicam Beta contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Angicam Beta may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Angicam Beta is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Angicam Beta is used to treat the following -
Main 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Angicam Beta is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Angicam Beta safe for pregnant women?
Angicam Beta can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Angicam Beta, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Angicam Beta safe during breastfeeding?
Angicam Beta can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Angicam Beta on the Kidneys?
Angicam Beta rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Angicam Beta on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Angicam Beta. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Angicam Beta only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Angicam Beta on the Heart?
Angicam Beta may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Angicam Beta 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 Angicam Beta unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Angicam Beta habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Angicam Beta has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Angicam Beta, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Angicam Beta can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Angicam Beta only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Angicam Beta cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Angicam Beta
Taking Angicam Beta with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Angicam Beta
Taking Angicam Beta with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Angicam Beta 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 Angicam Beta and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Yes, Angicam Beta 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.
No, Angicam Beta should not be discontinued on your own. Discontinuation of a drug on your own can cause some serious problem such as blood pressure or chest pain which lead to heart attack and stroke. So before stopping this medicine, you must consult your doctor, he/she may switch your treatment if you can not tolerate this drug.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Angicam Beta 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.
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