Generic Name
AmlodipinePacks Price
- Tab 10 mg(026855): 2x10: 133.97: 157.62
- Tab 2.5 mg(026853): 2x10: 88.07: 103.62
- Tab 5 mg(026854): 2x10: 100.74: 118.52
Lodopin
Therapeutic Group
Calcium Channel BlockersIndication 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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Author
Shahid Arif