Amlodipine Besylate

What it’s used for

Amlodipine besylate tablets is a calcium channel blocker and may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive and antianginal agents for the treatment of: • Hypertension ( 1. 1 ) Amlodipine besylate tablets is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure.

How to take it

Adult recommended starting dose: 5 mg once daily with maximum dose 10 mg once daily. ( 2.

Important warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Symptomatic hypotension is possible, particularly in patients with severe aortic stenosis. However, acute hypotension is unlikely.

Common side effects

Most common adverse reaction to amlodipine is edema which occurred in a dose related manner. Other adverse experiences not dose related but reported with an incidence >1.

Interactions

Do not exceed doses greater than 20 mg daily of simvastatin.

If pregnant or breastfeeding

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Forms & strengths

5 MG / 80 MG Oral Tablet · 10 MG / 80 MG Oral Tablet · 10 MG / 20 MG Oral Tablet · 2.5 MG / 10 MG Oral Tablet · 2.5 MG / 20 MG Oral Tablet · 5 MG / 10 MG Oral Tablet · 5 MG / 20 MG Oral Tablet · 5 MG / 40 MG Oral Tablet · 10 MG / 10 MG Oral Tablet · 10 MG / 40 MG Oral Tablet · 2.5 MG / 40 MG Oral Tablet · 5 MG / 25 MG / 40 MG Oral Tablet · 10 MG / 14 MG Oral Tablet · 2.5 MG / 3.5 MG Oral Tablet · 5 MG / 7 MG Oral Tablet · 5 MG Oral Tablet · 2.5 MG / 200 MG Oral Tablet · 5 MG / 200 MG Oral Tablet · 10 MG / 200 MG Oral Tablet · 1 MG/ML Oral Suspension · 1 MG/ML Oral Solution · 2.5 MG Oral Solution · 5 MG Oral Solution · 10 MG Oral Solution

Questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist

• Is this the right medicine for my condition, and how long should I take it?
• What side effects should I watch for, and which need urgent attention?
• Does this interact with my other medicines, supplements, or alcohol?
• What should I do if I miss a dose or take too much?