Amlosafe LS 5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Other than this, Amlosafe LS 5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Amlosafe LS 5 Mg/5 Mg 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Amlosafe LS 5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amlosafe LS 5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet 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.
Amlosafe LS 5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Amlosafe LS 5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Amlosafe LS 5 Mg/5 Mg 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. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amlosafe LS 5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Amlosafe LS 5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Amlosafe LS 5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Amlosafe LS 5 Mg/5 Mg 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amlosafe LS 5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Amlosafe LS 5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Amlosafe LS has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Amlosafe LS without medical advice.
Is the use of Amlosafe LS 5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Amlosafe LS may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Amlosafe LS should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Amlosafe LS 5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Amlosafe LS rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amlosafe LS 5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Amlosafe LS has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Amlosafe LS 5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Amlosafe LS has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amlosafe LS 5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlosafe LS 5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Amlosafe LS 5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Amlosafe LS 5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Amlosafe LS 5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlosafe LS 5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amlosafe LS 5 Mg/5 Mg Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, use of Amlosafe LS 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.
Amlosafe LS 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.
Yes, Amlosafe LS 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, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Amlosafe LS has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
No, Amlosafe LS does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Amlosafe LS might increase your blood sugar levels slightly, healthy people can tolerate it easily while diabetic patients might face some spike in blood sugar levels. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike inform your doctor and take medicines accordingly.
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