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Amchek L is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. The alternative uses of Amchek L have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Amchek L depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Amchek L side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amchek L 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.
It is also important to note that Amchek L has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Amchek L has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amchek L related warnings section.
Amchek L is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amchek L are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Amchek L have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Amchek L, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Amchek 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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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amchek L is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Amchek L safe for pregnant women?
Amchek L can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Amchek L safe during breastfeeding?
Amchek L may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amchek L on the Kidneys?
Amchek L rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amchek L on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Amchek L on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Amchek L on the Heart?
Amchek L may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Amchek 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 Amchek L unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amchek L habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amchek L has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Amchek L
Amchek L may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amchek L
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Amchek L with alcohol will be.
Yes, Amchek L can be taken with viagra. No harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, if you experience any unpleasant effects such as low blood pressure after taking these two medicines together, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Amchek L has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Yes, Amchek L can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Amchek L is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as palpitation, abdominal pain, sleepiness, swelling, and flushing. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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