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Extel AM Benefits & Uses

Extel AM is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)
Heart Failure

Other Benefits

Extel AM Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage can be given up to 10 mg once daily
Geriatric	Disease: Chest Pain Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage can be given up to 10 mg once daily
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Chest Pain Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage can be given up to 5 mg once daily
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage can be given up to 5 mg once daily

Extel AM Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Extel AM is used -

Severe

Bradycardia

Moderate

Ankle Swelling
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Edema
Peripheral Edema
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Fatigue
Drowsiness
Flushing
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
पेट दर्द
Weight gain
Weakness
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)

Common

Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)

Extel AM Related Warnings

Is the use of Extel AM safe for pregnant women?

Extel AM shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Extel AM safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Extel AM as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Unknown
What is the effect of Extel AM on the Kidneys?

Extel AM does not damage the kidneys.

Moderate
What is the effect of Extel AM on the Liver?

Side effects of Extel AM rarely affect the liver.

Moderate
What is the effect of Extel AM on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Extel AM on the heart have been reported.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Extel AM with Other Drugs

Extel AM should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Itraconazole

Tizanidine

Simvastatin,Ezetimibe

Isoniazid,Pyrazinamide,Rifampicin

Aliskiren

Moderate

Aspirin

Atenolol

Clotrimazole

Clarithromycin

Acarbose

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Phenylephrine

Dextromethorphan

Guaifenesin

Mild

Amlodipine

Extel AM Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Extel AM unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Low Blood Pressure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Liver Disease
Heart Failure
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Angioedema
Hyperkalemia
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Extel AM

Is this Extel AM habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Extel AM.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Extel AM. So it is best to avoid driving.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Extel AM only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Extel AM is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Extel AM Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Extel AM

Extel AM may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Extel AM

Consumption of alcohol and Extel AM together may have severe effects on your health.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Extel AM

Question about 6 years ago

What is Extel AM?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Extel AM 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).

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Extel AM safe to use?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Extel AM 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Extel AM cause stomach upset?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Extel AM work?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Hepatology, Internal Medicine, Diabetology

Extel 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.

Question about 6 years ago

How to take [Mediciine]?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Extel AM 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.