Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL include Slow heart rate (pulse). Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL related warnings talks about Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL 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 Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL safe for pregnant women?
Velol Xl Am can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL safe during breastfeeding?
Velol Xl Am has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL on the Kidneys?
Velol Xl Am is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL on the Liver?
Side effects of Velol Xl Am rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL on the Heart?
Velol Xl Am is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL habit forming or addictive?
Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL
Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL
Taking Velol AM 5 / 50 Tablet XL with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Velol Xl Am does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Velol Xl Am 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.
Velol Xl Am 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.
No, Velol Xl Am is not harmful to a kidney. However, it can cause some urinary problem such as urine retention and difficulty in passing urine. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above while taking this drug.
No, Velol Xl Am 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, Velol Xl Am 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.
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