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Esamlo, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Esamlo have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Esamlo is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Esamlo as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Esamlo go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Esamlo's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Esamlo related warnings talks about Esamlo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Esamlo is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Esamlo contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Esamlo have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Esamlo, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Esamlo 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Esamlo safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Esamlo. If you are pregnant, do not take Esamlo without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Esamlo safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Esamlo in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Esamlo is unavailable.
What is the effect of Esamlo on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Esamlo. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Esamlo on the Liver?
Esamlo may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Esamlo on the Heart?
Using Esamlo does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Esamlo 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 Esamlo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Esamlo habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Esamlo has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Esamlo as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Esamlo is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Esamlo for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Esamlo
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Esamlo, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Esamlo
Drinking alcohol while taking Esamlo may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Esamlo has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Yes, Esamlo 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 Esamlo and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
No, use of Esamlo 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.
No, Esamlo does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Esamlo 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.
Yes, Esamlo does cause hair loss in some cases. If you are experiencing hair loss with this drug discuss with your doctor. Your doctor may prescribe alternative medicines to prevent further hair loss and promote hair growth.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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