Cresar Plus: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cresar Plus Information

Cresar Plus is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. High BP, Heart Failure, High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Cresar Plus has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The optimal dosage of Cresar Plus is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Cresar Plus include Back Pain. Some other side effects of Cresar Plus have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Cresar Plus normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Cresar Plus's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Cresar Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Cresar Plus can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Cresar Plus in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease. The section on Cresar Plus contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Cresar Plus have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Cresar Plus, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Cresar Plus Benefits & Uses
Cresar Plus Dosage & How to Take
Cresar Plus Side Effects
Cresar Plus Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Cresar Plus with Other Drugs
Cresar Plus Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cresar Plus
Cresar Plus Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cresar Plus Benefits & Uses

Cresar Plus is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)
Heart Disease (Read More - Home remedies for heart disease)

Other Benefits

Heart Attack

Cresar Plus Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cresar Plus Related Warnings

Is the use of Cresar Plus safe for pregnant women?

Cresar Plus should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Cresar Plus safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Cresar Plus. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Cresar Plus on the Kidneys?

Cresar Plus has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cresar Plus on the Liver?

Cresar Plus may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Cresar Plus on the Heart?

Cresar Plus is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Cresar Plus with Other Drugs

Cresar Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Ramipril

Digoxin

Celecoxib

Lithium

Cresar Plus Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cresar Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Angina
Hyperkalemia
Low Blood Pressure

Frequently asked Questions about Cresar Plus

Is this Cresar Plus habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Cresar Plus.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Cresar Plus you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Cresar Plus only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Cresar Plus cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Cresar Plus Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cresar Plus

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Cresar Plus with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Cresar Plus

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Cresar Plus as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Cresar Plus

Question over 5 years ago

Does Cresar Plus cause stomach upset?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.

Question over 4 years ago

Can i take Cresar Plus with seafood ?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Cresar Plus has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Cresar Plus safe to use?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Cresar Plus is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as palpitation, abdominal pain, sleepiness, swelling, and flushing. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Cresar Plus work?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Cresar Plus is calcium channel blocker. It works by inhibiting the movement of calcium into vascular smooth muscle cells and cardiac cells which inhibits the contraction of cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle and reduce electrical conduction within heart cell and dilate blood vessel. Dilation of the blood vessel reduces the blood pressure.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Cresar Plus?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Cresar Plus is a brand name of amlodipine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called calcium channel blocker. It is available in solid oral dosage forms like tablet and capsule. It is used in the treatment of high blood pressure (high BP) and coronary artery disease. It is not recommended for heart failure. It is also used in the treatment of angina (chest pain).