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Calcheck 5mg Amlodipine Antihypertensive Tablets - 1 Strip of 10 Tablets
Uncontrolled high blood pressure silently degrades arterial walls and significantly increases the risk of fatal strokes and heart attacks. Calcheck 5mg provides a fundamental, 24-hour cardiovascular treatment. It is formulated with amlodipine besylate active dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker antiihypertensive[cite: 3]. Acting to prevent calcium from entering muscle cells of the heart and blood vessels, it forces arterial walls to relax and widen, effectively lowering blood pressure and preventing angina chest pain.
How to Use / Operate
Take 1 tablet daily exactly as prescribed by your physician. It is indicated for comprehensive management of systemic arterial hypertension and angina[cite: 3]. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water, with or without food. Take at the same time every day to maintain consistent blood pressure control.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calcheck 5mg used for?
It is a prescription medication used to lower high blood pressure and prevent chronic angina (chest pain) attacks.
Why are my ankles swelling?
Peripheral edema (swelling of the ankles and feet) is a common side effect caused by the widening of blood vessels. You should monitor closely for peripheral ankle edema during extended therapeutic cycles[cite: 3].
Important Clinical Considerations
Do not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking this medication, as it dangerously increases the drug's concentration in the bloodstream. May cause dizziness upon standing initially.
| Key Detail |
Value / Specification |
| Active Ingredient |
Amlodipine Besylate 5mg |
| Therapeutic Class |
Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB) |
| Packaging |
1 Strip of 10 Tablets |
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