Amlodipine

Therapeutic Group

Calcium Channel Blockers

Indication Dosage

Prophylaxis Of Angina, Hypertension: 

  • Adult: Initially 5 Mg Once Daily; Maximum 10 Mg Per Day. No Dose Adjustment is Required When Administered Concurrently With Thiazide Diuretics, Beta-blockers, Ace Inhibitor. 
  • Children 6-12 Yrs: Initially 100-200 Mcg/kg Once Daily; If Necessary Increase At Intervals Of 1-2 Wk. Up To 400 Mcg/kg Once Daily; Max 10 Mg Once Daily; 
  • 12-18 Yrs: Initially 5 Mg Once Daily; If Necessary Increase At Intervals Of 1-2 Wk. To Max 10 Mg Once Daily.

Content

  • Tab /Cap 2.5mg /5mg /10mg: Amlodipinebesylate 2.5mg /5mg / 10mg.

Pregnancy

Contraindicated In Pregnancy.

Stability

  • Dihydropyridine calcium-channel Blockers

Contra Indications

  • Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Stenosis, Unstable Angina, Hypersensitivity To Dihydropyridines.

Precautions

  • Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Stenosis, Unstable Angina, Hypersensitivity To Dihydropyridines.

Lactation

  • Not Recommended.

Side Effects

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Headache
  • Oedema
  • Palpitations
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea
  • Flushing And Dizziness
  • Rash
  • Gingival Hyperplasia.
  • Rare: Alope- Cia
  • Pruritus
  • Angioedema
  • Dyspnoea
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Dyspepsia
  • Muscle Cramps
  • Asthenia
  • Somnolence
  • Altered Bowel Habit
  • Myalgia
  • Arthralgia
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Pancreatitis
  • Mood Changes
  • Dry Mouth
  • Increased Micturition
  • Hyperglycaemia
  • Impotence
  • Sweating
  • Syncope
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Vasculitis
  • Visual Disturbances.

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