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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
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Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:39 PM IST
Amchek L Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It contains Amlodipine and Lisinopril, which relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body, lowering blood pressure. It also improves blood supply to the heart muscle to receive more oxygen and thus preventing chest pain. In some cases, it may cause side effects such as blurred vision, sweating, confusion, tiredness, stomach upset, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), dizziness, headache, and swelling of the ankles or feet. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Indoco Remedies Ltd

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ORAL

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Not Returnable

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Apr-26

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About Amchek L Tablet

Amchek L Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood exerts high pressure (force exerted by circulating blood) against blood vessels' walls. This condition makes the heart work harder to pump blood into the whole body. Hypertension can cause severe health complications, including stroke, heart failure, heart attack, and kidney failure.

Amchek L Tablet is a combination of medicine that consists of Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) and Lisinopril (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor). Amlodipine belongs to the class of 'calcium channel blockers and is used to treat high blood pressure, Prinzmetal's or variant angina (chest pain), and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease. It relaxes blood vessels so that blood passes through them easily, lowering blood pressure. Amlodipine also improves blood supply to the heart muscle to receive more oxygen, thus preventing chest pain. Lisinopril belongs to the class of 'Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors.' It relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body, lowering blood pressure. Lisinopril also decreases the body’s production of certain substances that raise blood pressure.

Amchek L Tablet is an orally administered drug in the form of a tablet and capsule. You can take Amchek L Tablet with food or without food. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take Amchek L Tablet based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience blurred vision, sweating, confusion, tiredness, stomach upset, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), dizziness, headache, and swelling of the ankles or feet. Most of these side effects of Amchek L Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please contact your doctor.

Do not stop taking Amchek L Tablet without consulting your doctor since it may worsen your condition and increase the risk of future heart problems. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels, and kidney function is advised while taking Amchek L Tablet . Inform your doctor if you are suffering from kidney, liver or heart diseases. Please tell your doctor if you are taking other medicines or allergic to Amchek L Tablet . Reducing the amount of table salt (sodium chloride) in your food often relieves the body's swelling. Let your doctor know if you use any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including vitamins, before starting Amchek L Tablet . If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please tell your doctor so that the dosage of Amchek L Tablet can be prescribed accordingly.

Uses of Amchek L Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Medicinal Benefits

Amchek L Tablet treats hypertension (high blood pressure) and consists of Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) and Lisinopril (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor). Amlodipine is a 'calcium channel blocker' and treats high blood pressure, Prinzmetal's or variant angina (chest pain), and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease. It relaxes blood vessels so that blood passes through them easily, lowering blood pressure. It also treats chest pain by improving the blood supply to the heart muscle to receive more oxygen. Amlodipine also improves a person's tolerance to exercise and keeps the blood pressure at acceptable levels. Lisinopril is an 'Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor.' It relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body, lowering blood pressure.

Directions for Use

Take the tablet with or without food or as directed by your physician. Swallow it with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Try to take it at a fixed time every day. Do not double the dose if missed.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Amchek L Tablet

  • Confusion
  • Sweating
  • Tiredness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Blurred vision
  • Stomach upset
  • Swelling of the ankles or feet
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)

Drug Warnings

  • Do not use Amchek L Tablet if you are allergic to Amchek L Tablet or its components.

  • Please inform your doctor if you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications, including vitamins, before starting Amchek L Tablet .

  • Let your doctor know if you have any history of severe heart, kidney or liver diseases, high potassium levels (hyperkalaemia), bone marrow suppression, and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). 

  • It is essential to inform your doctor if you are a breastfeeding mother before using Amchek L Tablet since Amlodipine may pass into the breast milk.

  • Lisinopril is not recommended during pregnancy since it harms the unborn baby. Please ask your doctor if you plan to conceive or are pregnant before using Amchek L Tablet .

  • Amchek L Tablet can increase the chances of light-headedness so rise slowly if you are sitting/lying and avoid operating any machine or doing any work that needs mental alertness.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Amchek L Tablet may interact with drugs reducing cholesterol (simvastatin), corticosteroids (prednisolone), painkillers (ibuprofen, naproxen), anti-hypertensive drugs (ramipril, metoprolol, bendroflumethiazide), drugs treating impotence (sildenafil), gout medicine (allopurinol), diabetic drugs (Insulin glargine, metformin, sitagliptin), water pills (furosemide), and fits medicine (pregabalin).

Drug-Food Interactions: Amchek L Tablet may interact or have decreased effect when used with alcohol and high potassium foods.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Before using Amchek L Tablet , let your doctor know if have heart, kidney or liver diseases, high potassium levels (hyperkalaemia), bone marrow suppression, and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • SIMVASTATIN
  • PREDNISOLONE
  • BENDROFLUMETHIAZIDE
  • NAPROXEN
  • INSULIN GLARGINE
  • PREGABALIN
  • SITAGLIPTIN
  • ALLOPURINOL
  • SILDENAFIL
  • METOPROLOL
  • RAMIPRIL
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • IBUPROFEN
  • METFORMIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with body mass index (BMI) between 19.5 and 24.9.
  • Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.
  • Limit sodium chloride intake (table salt) in your daily diet to 2300 mg daily or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.
  • If you are taking alcohol, use only one serving for women and two servings for men.
  • Quit smoking to lower the risk of heart disease.
  • Avoid chronic stress, as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spent time with your loved ones to cope with stress.
  • Monitor your blood pressure daily, and if you notice any fluctuations frequently, please contact your doctor immediately.
  • Try including heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing foods in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oils like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.

Special Advise

  • Monitor your blood pressure regularly and seek medical advice if you notice any drastic fluctuations.
  • Amchek L Tablet may affect patients with hepatic impairment, and hence it is used cautiously, and Liver function monitoring and Liver Function Tests are advised to monitor the liver enzyme changes.
  • Your doctor may advise you to get a regular kidney function test and blood examinations for potassium levels and other electrolytes while using Amchek L Tablet to rule out any renal impairment.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hypertension: When your blood pressure is too high, you have a chronic condition. The amount of blood pumped by the heart and the amount of resistance exerted by the arteries against the blood flow is called blood pressure. When the heart pumps more blood, the arteries narrow, and the blood pressure rises. Uncontrolled blood pressure can lead to serious heart problems such as stroke and heart attack. High blood pressure can also damage the brain (stroke) and lead to kidney failure. The systolic and diastolic pressures of blood are measured. The contraction and relaxation of the heart are represented by systolic blood pressure. Diastolic pressure is exerted in the blood vessels when the heart is at rest and not beating. The ideal blood pressure range is 90/60 mmHg to 120/80 mmHg. When systolic blood pressure exceeds 140mmHg, and diastolic pressure exceeds 90mmHg, hypertension is diagnosed. Hypertension symptoms include headaches, nosebleeds, vomiting, and chest pain.

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol may lower your blood pressure. Limit or avoid consuming alcohol while on treatment with Amchek L Tablet is advisable.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Lisinopril in Amchek L Tablet is a pregnancy D category drug and is not recommended during pregnancy since it causes harmful effects on the developing foetus. However, it is advised to seek medical advice before using Amchek L Tablet if you plan to conceive or pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There are limited studies on how Amchek L Tablet affects breastfed infants. However, Amlodipine in Amchek L Tablet passes into the breast milk during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before using Amchek L Tablet if you are a lactating mother.

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Driving

Caution

Amchek L Tablet may cause side effects from lowering blood pressure, such as dizziness or tiredness. If you feel dizzy or tired when taking this medicine, do not drive or use any tools or machines.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before using Amchek L Tablet . Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Amchek L Tablet . Amchek L Tablet is primarily eliminated by the kidney and can be accumulated in patients with renal impairment. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.

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Children

Unsafe

Amchek L Tablet is not recommended for children as efficacy and safety have not been established.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Indoco Remedies Limited, Indoco House, 166 CST Road, Santacruz (E), Mumbai 400 098, INDIA.
Other Info - AMC0024

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FAQs

Amchek L Tablet is primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
Amchek L Tablet treats hypertension (high blood pressure) and consists of Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) and Lisinopril (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor). Amlodipine is a 'calcium channel blocker' and treats high blood pressure, Prinzmetal's or variant angina (chest pain), and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease. It relaxes blood vessels so that blood passes through them easily, lowering blood pressure.
Amchek L Tablet is recommended to use in dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Do not stop taking Amchek L Tablet on your own, as it may lead to a sudden rise in blood pressure and increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Amchek L Tablet may increase blood potassium levels in people with diabetes, poor kidney function, and patients using potassium-sparing diuretics or taking potassium supplements. Please consult your doctor before taking Amchek L Tablet if you have diabetes.
Amlodipine in Amchek L Tablet can cause ankle swelling upon long-term use. Please try to keep your feet in an elevated position when sitting for long hours. If the problem persists, please consult your doctor and do as advised.
Even though your blood pressure becomes normal after using Amchek L Tablet , it may switch back to high ranges if you stop using it. Your doctor may change the dosing schedule based on your blood pressure range.
Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule.

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