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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 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 Calchek L is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Calchek L safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Calchek L. If you are pregnant, do not take Calchek L without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Calchek L safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Calchek L. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Calchek L on the Kidneys?
Calchek L has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Calchek L on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Calchek L on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Calchek L on the Heart?
Calchek L may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Calchek 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 Calchek L unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Calchek L habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Calchek L.
Interaction between Food and Calchek L
Taking Calchek L with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Calchek L
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Calchek L with alcohol.
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
5 Years of Experience
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norvasc® (amlodipine besylate)
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