About
CALCHEK 5MG TAB contains Amlodipine 5mg, a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker widely used for the treatment of hypertension and angina. Amlodipine works by inhibiting the influx of calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle and myocardial cells. This leads to peripheral arterial vasodilation, which reduces peripheral vascular resistance and, consequently, lowers blood pressure. In angina, it increases myocardial oxygen delivery by dilating coronary arteries and reduces myocardial oxygen demand by decreasing afterload. Amlodipine has a long plasma half-life, allowing for once-daily dosing, which contributes to excellent patient adherence and sustained therapeutic effects throughout the 24-hour period. It is effective as monotherapy or in combination with other antihypertensive agents, providing consistent blood pressure control and symptomatic relief for angina patients. Its favorable safety profile makes it a common choice in cardiovascular management.
Uses
- Treatment of essential hypertension
- Management of chronic stable angina
- Relief of vasospastic angina (Prinzmetal's angina)
- Adjunctive therapy in coronary artery disease
Directions For Use
Take orally once daily, with or without food, as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
Benefits
- Provides sustained and effective blood pressure reduction
- Offers reliable relief from angina symptoms
- Well-tolerated with a favorable safety profile
- Convenient once-daily dosing regimen
- Minimal impact on heart rate and cardiac contractility
- Can be used safely in patients with asthma or diabetes
Side Effects
- Peripheral edema (swelling of ankles/feet)
- Headache
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Flushing
- Fatigue or somnolence
- Palpitations
- Nausea or abdominal pain
- Gingival hyperplasia (gum overgrowth, rare)
- Rash or pruritus
- Muscle cramps
- Visual disturbances
- Dyspnea (shortness of breath)
Safety Measures
- Alcohol - Alcohol may increase hypotensive effects and dizziness. Use with caution.
- Pregnancy - Use only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Consult a doctor.
- Breastfeeding - Excreted in breast milk; use with caution and monitor the infant for adverse effects.
- Liver - Use with caution in patients with hepatic impairment; dose adjustment may be needed.
- Kidney - Generally safe; no dose adjustment typically required in renal impairment.
- Lung - Generally safe; no specific lung-related contraindications or adverse effects are commonly associated.
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