Calchek
Kalchek is a medication containing Amlodipine, primarily used for managing hypertension and angina. As a calcium channel blocker, it helps to relax and widen blood vessels, improving blood flow and reducing the heart's workload. This makes it an effective treatment for lowering high blood pressure and preventing chest pain. Kalchek tablets are typically taken once daily and can be used as part of a comprehensive cardiovascular treatment plan. It is well-suited for patients requiring long-term blood pressure management. Regular use can help prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems by maintaining optimal blood pressure levels.Active substance:
AmlodipinePharmachologic effect:
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that dilates blood vessels and improves blood flow. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and chest pain (angina).Indications:
- Hypertension
- Chronic stable angina
- Vasospastic angina (Prinzmetal's or variant angina)
Contraindications:
- Severe hypotension
- Shock (including cardiogenic shock)
- Obstruction of the outflow tract of the left ventricle (e.g., high grade aortic stenosis)
- Hemodynamically unstable heart failure after acute myocardial infarction
- Known hypersensitivity to amlodipine or any component of the formulation
Side effects:
In order of decreasing probability: Headache, Edema, Fatigue, Nausea, Dizziness, Flushing, Palpitations, Abdominal pain
Dosing and Administration:
The usual initial antihypertensive oral dose of amlodipine is 5 mg once daily, and the maximum dose is 10 mg once daily. For angina, the recommended dose is 5-10 mg once daily. The dose should be adjusted according to the individual patient's response.
Storage:
Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C (77°F).
Calchek
in Cyrillic : Калчек
SUBSTANCE
Amlodipine
DOSAGE FORM
tablets
