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Amlozaar Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Amlozaar Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Amlozaar Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amlozaar Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Amlozaar Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Amlozaar Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Amlozaar Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Amlozaar Tablet 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. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Amlozaar Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Amlozaar Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Amlozaar Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Amlozaar Tablet 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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Is the use of Amlozaar Tablet 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 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Amlozaar as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Amlozaar Tablet on the Kidneys?
Using Amlozaar does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Amlozaar Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Amlozaar on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Amlozaar Tablet on the Heart?
Amlozaar may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Amlozaar Tablet 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 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlozaar Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Amlozaar Tablet does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Amlozaar Tablet
Amlozaar Tablet 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 Tablet
Taking Amlozaar Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, use of Amlozaar has not been associated with memory loss. But if you are in doubt do discuss with your doctor to check for underlying medical conditions resulting in memory loss.
Yes, Amlozaar can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Amlozaar 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.
Amlozaar 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, Amlozaar 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 Amlozaar and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
This medicine data has been created by -
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