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Calchek L 2.5 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Calchek L 2.5 Tablet have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Calchek L 2.5 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Calchek L 2.5 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Calchek L 2.5 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Calchek L 2.5 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Calchek L 2.5 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Calchek L 2.5 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Calchek L 2.5 Tablet in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease. Other contraindications of Calchek L 2.5 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Calchek L 2.5 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Calchek L 2.5 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Calchek L 2.5 Tablet 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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Is the use of Calchek L 2.5 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Calchek L has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Calchek L without medical advice.
Is the use of Calchek L 2.5 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Calchek L may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Calchek L should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Calchek L 2.5 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Calchek L may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Calchek L 2.5 Tablet on the Liver?
Calchek L is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Calchek L 2.5 Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Calchek L rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Calchek L 2.5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Calchek L 2.5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Calchek L 2.5 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Calchek L 2.5 Tablet
Some foods when eaten with Calchek L 2.5 Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Calchek L 2.5 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Calchek L 2.5 Tablet with alcohol will be.
Calchek 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.
Calchek L is a brand name of amlodipine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called calcium channel blocker. It is available in solid oral dosage forms like tablet and capsule. It is used in the treatment of high blood pressure (high BP) and coronary artery disease. It is not recommended for heart failure. It is also used in the treatment of angina (chest pain).
Yes, Calchek 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.
Calchek 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.
Calchek L comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norvasc® (amlodipine besylate)
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