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Amchek Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High BP. Other than this, Amchek Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Amchek Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amchek Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Amchek Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amchek Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Amchek Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amchek Tablet related warnings section.
Amchek Tablet 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. The section on Amchek Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Amchek Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Amchek Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Amchek Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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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Is the use of Amchek Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Amchek Tablet. If you are pregnant, do not take Amchek Tablet without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Amchek Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Amchek Tablet in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Amchek Tablet is unavailable.
What is the effect of Amchek Tablet on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Amchek Tablet. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Amchek Tablet on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Amchek Tablet. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Amchek Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Amchek Tablet for the heart.
Amchek Tablet 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 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amchek Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Amchek Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amchek Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Amchek Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amchek Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amchek Tablet
There is no information on the effects of taking Amchek Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amchek Tablet
Drinking alcohol while taking Amchek Tablet may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Yes, Amchek Tablet can be taken with telmisartan. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of Amchek Tablet and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
No, use of Amchek Tablet has not been associated with memory loss. But if you are in doubt do discuss with your doctor to check for underlying medical conditions resulting in memory loss.
Amchek Tablet 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.
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 Tablet has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Amchek Tablet is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
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