Primodil L is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Primodil L have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Primodil L is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Primodil L can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Primodil L go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Primodil L is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Primodil L's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Primodil L related warnings section.
Primodil L 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 Primodil L contraindications section.
Besides this, Primodil L may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Primodil L is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Primodil L 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 Primodil L is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Primodil L safe for pregnant women?
Primodil L shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Primodil L safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Primodil L on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Primodil L on the Kidneys?
Using Primodil L does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Primodil L on the Liver?
Primodil L may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Primodil L on the Heart?
Primodil L has very mild side effects on the heart.
Primodil L 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 Primodil L unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Primodil L habit forming or addictive?
Primodil L is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Primodil L
Taking Primodil L with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Primodil L
Consuming Primodil L with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, Primodil L 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, Primodil L can cause erectile dysfunction. It is uncommon side effects of this drug. If you experience erectile dysfunction after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor, they might give you an alternate therapy.
Primodil L is safe to take a long time, even for the rest of life. In fact, it works well I you take it for a long time.
Primodil L is calcium channel blocker. It works by inhibiting the movement of calcium into vascular smooth muscle cells and cardiac cells which inhibits the contraction of cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle and reduce electrical conduction within heart cell and dilate blood vessel. Dilation of the blood vessel reduces the blood pressure.
Yes, Primodil L 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 Primodil L and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
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