Amipace 100 Tablet may be taken
with or without food, preferably at the same time each day, to avoid a
missed dose. Continuous monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate may
be needed while taking this medicine. It is important that you keep
taking it until your doctor decides it is safe to stop it. If you stop
taking this medicine, you may get dangerous uneven heartbeats, which can
be life-threatening.
The most common side effects of this
medicine include lung damage, tachycardia, congestive heart failure, and
elevation of liver enzymes. This medicine can also cause problems with
your liver, lungs, nerves, and thyroid gland. Ask your doctor what signs
to look out for and report any symptoms you have. It takes a long time
to clear from the body. You may continue to have side effects after you
stop using it. Ask your doctor about ways to prevent or reduce them.
Before
getting this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have low
blood pressure, drink a lot of alcohol or have liver, heart, or thyroid
problems. You should also inform your doctor about all other medicines
that you are taking as many can seriously affect or be affected by this
medicine. Some medicines like certain antibiotics and medicines for
depression and mental illness should be avoided with this medicine.
Pregnant
or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this
medicine. Your doctor will carry out regular tests to check your liver
and thyroid gland. You may also be advised other blood tests, x-rays,
and eye tests both before and during treatment.