Calchek-L 5 Tablet

Short Description

Calchek-L 5 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) as a combination of two medicines that controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

You can take Calchek-L 5 Tablet at any time of day with or without food but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Calchek-L 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

It may cause side effects like ankle swelling, headache, cough, weakness, and tiredness. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Breastfeeding Warning

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine.

Pregnancy Warning

Do not take Calchek-L 5 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

Calchek-L 5 Tablet is a combination of two medicines:

You have been prescribed Calchek-L 5 Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes. It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Do not take Calchek-L 5 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.