Amlowin 10 Mg
Information About Amlowin 10 Mg
About Amlowin 10 Mg
Medicine Brand Amlowin 10 mg is manufactured by Embiotic Laboratories P Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Amlodipine.
Pakaging
100 Tablet
Active Ingredients For Amlowin 10 Mg
Amlodipine 10 mg
Diseases List For Which Amlowin 10 Mg Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Mild to moderate hypertension Angina pectoris Prinzmetals angina
Other Significations For Amlowin 10 Mg
This Medication Amlodipine belongs to a class of medications called calcium channel blockers These medications block the transport of calcium into the smooth muscle cells lining the coronary arteries and other arteries of the body Since calcium is important in muscle contraction blocking calcium transport relaxes artery muscles and dilates coronary arteries and other arteries of the body By relaxing coronary arteries amlodipine is useful in preventing chest pain angina resulting from coronary artery spasm Relaxing the muscles lining the arteries of the rest of the body lowers the blood pressure which reduces the burden on the heart as it pumps blood to the body Reducing heart burden lessens the heart muscles demand for oxygen and further helps to prevent angina in patients with coronary artery disease
Precautions To Be Taken Before Amlowin 10 Mg
In patients with severe coronary artery disease amlodipine can increase the frequency and severity of angina or actually cause a heart attack on rare occasions This phenomenon usually occurs when first starting amlodipine or at the time of dosage increase Excessive lowering of blood pressure during initiation of amlodipine treatment can occur especially in patients already taking another blood pressure lowering medication In rare instances congestive heart failure has been associated with amlodipine usually in patients already on a beta blocker
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Amlowin 10 Mg
Can We Take Amlowin 10 Mg During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Class : D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation And Amlowin 10 Mg
Can We Use Amlowin 10 Mg During Lactation
Lactation Class L5 Studies in breastfeeding mothers have demonstrated that there is significant and documented risk to the infant based on human experience or it is a medication that has a high risk of causing significant damage to an infant The risk of using the drug in breastfeeding women clearly outweighs any possible benefit from breastfeeding The drug is contraindicated in women who are breastfeeding an infant
Side Effects Of Amlowin 10 Mg
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity