Amlodipine Tablets
developed to mitigate high blood pressure to address cardiovascular strain.
Strengths: 2.5 · 5 · 10mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Istin
- Therapeutic class
Calcium Channel Blocker
- Pharmacological class
Dihydropyridine
- Contraindications
severe hypotension; shock
- Precautions and warnings
may impair ability to drive; use with caution in hepatic impairment
- Minor side effects
headache; oedema; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
dizziness; palpitations
- Serious side effects
angina pectoris — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
developed to mitigate high blood pressure to address cardiovascular strain.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Pfizer
- Onset Time
6–12 hours
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C, protect from light.
- Drug interactions
simvastatin; tacrolimus; grapefruit juice
- Age restrictions
Standard dosing for adults, caution in paediatric hypertension.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: consult a specialist. Breastfeeding: caution advised.
Mechanism of action
Amlodipine relaxes vascular smooth muscle by inhibiting the transmembrane influx of calcium ions, promoting vasodilation and reducing blood pressure.
Amlodipine Tablets
developed to mitigate high blood pressure to address cardiovascular strain.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Amlodipine
- Listed indication(s): Hypertension, Stable Angina Pectoris
Usually available as
- 360 tablets - 2.5 mg1344-2-5-mg-16217
- 360 tablets - 5 mg1344-5-mg-16223
- 180 tablets - 10 mg1344-10-mg-16229