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Esamlo 5 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High BP. Secondary and off-label uses of Esamlo 5 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Esamlo 5 Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Esamlo 5 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Esamlo 5 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Esamlo 5 Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Esamlo 5 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Esamlo 5 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Esamlo 5 Tablet in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease. The section on Esamlo 5 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Esamlo 5 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Esamlo 5 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Esamlo 5 Tablet 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 5 Tablet 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 5 Tablet 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 5 Tablet 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 5 Tablet 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 5 Tablet on the Heart?
Using Esamlo does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Esamlo 5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Esamlo 5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Esamlo 5 Tablet 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 5 Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Esamlo 5 Tablet 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 5 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Esamlo 5 Tablet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Esamlo 5 Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Esamlo 5 Tablet
Drinking alcohol while taking Esamlo 5 Tablet 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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