Calchek L 5 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Calchek L Information

Calchek L is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Calchek L have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Calchek L depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Calchek L can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Calchek L normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Calchek L is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Calchek L has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Calchek L related warnings section.

Calchek L can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Calchek L in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease. The section on Calchek L contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Calchek L have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Calchek L is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Calchek L Benefits & Uses
Calchek L Dosage & How to Take
Calchek L Side Effects
Calchek L Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Calchek L with Other Drugs
Calchek L Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Calchek L
Calchek L Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Calchek L Benefits & Uses

Calchek L is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Calchek L Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Lisinopril ( 5 mg)/Tablet
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Lisinopril ( 5 mg)/Tablet, dosage frequency may increase as needed
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Lisinopril ( 5 mg)/Tablet, dosage frequency may increase as needed

Calchek L Related Warnings

Is the use of Calchek L 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 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 on the Kidneys?

Calchek L may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Calchek L on the Liver?

Calchek L is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Calchek L on the Heart?

Side effects of Calchek L rarely affect the heart.

Severe Interaction of Calchek L with Other Drugs

Calchek L should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Itraconazole

Tizanidine

Simvastatin,Ezetimibe

Isoniazid,Pyrazinamide,Rifampicin

Aliskiren

Olmesartan,Amlodipine

Telmisartan,Amlodipine

Moderate

Aspirin

Atenolol

Clotrimazole

Clarithromycin

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Codeine

Diclofenac

Calchek L Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Calchek L unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Low Blood Pressure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Liver Disease
Heart Failure
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Angioedema
Allergy
Diabetes
Heart Failure
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Calchek L

Is this Calchek L habit forming or addictive?

Calchek L does not cause addiction.

Calchek L Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Calchek L

Some foods when eaten with Calchek L can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Calchek L

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Calchek L with alcohol will be.

Frequently asked Questions about Calchek L

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Calchek L?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Calchek L?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

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).

Question over 5 years ago

Does Calchek L cause erectile dysfunction?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Calchek L work?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take [Mediciine]?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

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.