Arbitel AMH is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. High BP, Heart Failure, High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Arbitel AMH has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Arbitel AMH depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Arbitel AMH also has some side effects, the most common being Back Pain. While these are the most often observed Arbitel AMH side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Arbitel AMH are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Arbitel AMH has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Arbitel AMH's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Arbitel AMH is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Arbitel AMH are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Arbitel AMH have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Arbitel AMH, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Arbitel AMH 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Arbitel AMH is used -
Common
Is the use of Arbitel AMH safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Arbitel AMH. If you are pregnant, do not take Arbitel AMH without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Arbitel AMH safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Arbitel AMH. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Arbitel AMH on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Arbitel AMH on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Arbitel AMH on the Liver?
Side effects of Arbitel AMH rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Arbitel AMH on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Arbitel AMH on the heart have been reported.
Arbitel AMH should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Arbitel AMH unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Arbitel AMH habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Arbitel AMH.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Arbitel AMH. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Arbitel AMH is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Arbitel AMH cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Arbitel AMH
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Arbitel AMH, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Arbitel AMH
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Arbitel AMH as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Arbitel AMH 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, Arbitel AMH 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.
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.
Arbitel AMH 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.
Arbitel AMH is a brand name of amlodipine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called calcium channel blocker. It is available in solid oral dosage forms like tablet and capsule. It is used in the treatment of high blood pressure (high BP) and coronary artery disease. It is not recommended for heart failure. It is also used in the treatment of angina (chest pain).
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