Amlodipine Tablet: Quick Summary
Uses, benefits, side effects, dosage & important warnings
Drug Name
Amlodipine Tablet
Generic Name
Amlodipine
Drug Class
Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB)
Uses
Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevention of certain types of angina.
Benefits
Helps relax and widen blood vessels, lowering blood pressure and improving blood flow to the heart
Side Effects
Ankle swelling, headache, dizziness, flushing, fatigue and palpitations may occur
Common Strengths
2.5 mg, 5 mg and 10 mg
Dosage
Usually started at 5 mg once daily in adults; some patients may require 2.5 mg or up to 10 mg daily
How to Take
Take once daily, with or without food, preferably at the same time each day
How It Works
Relaxes the muscles of blood vessel walls, causing vasodilation and reducing blood pressure
Monitoring
Blood pressure, ankle swelling and symptoms of dizziness or low blood pressure may require monitoring
Important
Do not stop or change the dose without medical advice
📉 Low Blood Pressure Warning:
Amlodipine can lower blood pressure. Dizziness or light-headedness may occur, particularly when starting treatment or increasing the dose.
Amlodipine can lower blood pressure. Dizziness or light-headedness may occur, particularly when starting treatment or increasing the dose.
🦶 Ankle Swelling:
Swelling of the ankles or feet is a relatively common adverse effect of amlodipine. Contact your healthcare professional if swelling is severe, persistent or troublesome.
Swelling of the ankles or feet is a relatively common adverse effect of amlodipine. Contact your healthcare professional if swelling is severe, persistent or troublesome.
❤️ Heart Warning:
Amlodipine is used for hypertension and certain types of angina. It is not intended to relieve an acute attack of chest pain. Seek urgent medical care for new, severe or persistent chest pain.
Amlodipine is used for hypertension and certain types of angina. It is not intended to relieve an acute attack of chest pain. Seek urgent medical care for new, severe or persistent chest pain.
🤰 Pregnancy & Breastfeeding:
If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking amlodipine.
If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking amlodipine.