Introduction:
Amlodipine (Full Name: Amlodipine besylate) is a calcium channel blocker.
Amlodipine tablet is a very well know medicine used for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It’s also available with the combination of telmisartan, metoprolol, lisinopril, hydrochlorothiazide, etc.
Amlodipine is a vasodilator which means it acts on the constricted blood vessels and dilates the vascular smooth muscles. And as a result, the diameter of the blood vessels is increased, through which blood can easily flow.
Hope you easily understand how amlodipine reduces high blood pressure.
Uses:
- Amlodipine is used for the treatment of high blood pressure or hypertension.
- It also helps to reduce chest pain or angina pectoris.
- Reducing blood pressure helps to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Side effects:
- Swelling of the legs is one of the common side effects of it.
- Headache.
- Nausea.
- Flushing.
- Stomach pain.
- Postural dizziness (trouble focusing during head movement).
- Weakness.
Warnings or precautions:
- Liver Disease: If you have or have any liver disease then consult with your doctor before taking this medicine.
- To avoid interaction: Before taking this medicine you should talk to your doctor if you currently using any medicine or have any health disorder.
- Not for children: This medicine is not for children under 6 years of age.
- Myocardial Infarction: In some patients, due to amlodipine the chest pain increases. Urgently ask your doctor for further treatment.
Interaction:
Drug Interaction:
- Carbamazepine
- Cimetidine
- Sildenafil
- Dexamethasone
- Itraconazole
- Rifampicin
Amlodipine Tabet Brands Available in India:
| Brand Name | Company | Available doses |
| Amlong | Micro Labs Ltd | 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg |
| Stamlo | Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd | 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg |
| Amlovas | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg |
| Amlokind | Mankind Pharma Ltd | 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg |
| Amlosafe | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg |
| Amlopin | USV Ltd | 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg |
| Amlodac | Zydus Cadila | 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg |
| Amlogard | Pfizer Ltd | 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg |
| Amtas | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg |
| Amlopres | Cipla Ltd | 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg |
| Calchek | Ipca Ltd | 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg |
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References- 1. medlineplus.gov 2.drugbank.com