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Amlodac CH 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.
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Is the use of Amlodac CH safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Amlodac CH has mild side effects when taken during pregnany
Is the use of Amlodac CH safe during breastfeeding?
Amlodac CH has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Amlodac CH on the Kidneys?
Amlodac CH has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amlodac CH on the Liver?
Side effects of Amlodac CH rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Amlodac CH on the Heart?
Amlodac CH may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Amlodac CH 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 Amlodac CH unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlodac CH habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amlodac CH.
Interaction between Food and Amlodac CH
Amlodac CH may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlodac CH
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Amlodac CH as it can have severe side effects.
No, Amlodac CH is not harmful to a kidney. However, it can cause some urinary problem such as urine retention and difficulty in passing urine. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above while taking 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.
No, Amlodac CH 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, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Amlodac CH has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Yes, Amlodac CH 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norvasc® (amlodipine besylate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 540, 549, 550
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 147-148
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Thalitone ® (chlorthalidone)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 583-584
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