Amlodipine Information
Amlodipine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Amlodipine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Amlodipine Benefits & Uses
Amlodipine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)
Other Benefits
Amlodipine Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Amlodipine Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amlodipine is used -
Moderate
- Ankle Swelling
- Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
- Edema
- Peripheral Edema
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Mild
- Fatigue
- Drowsiness
- Flushing
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- पेट दर्द
- Weight gain
Amlodipine Related Warnings
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Is the use of Amlodipine safe for pregnant women?
Amlodipine can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Severe -
Is the use of Amlodipine safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Amlodipine in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Unknown -
What is the effect of Amlodipine on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Amlodipine. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Amlodipine on the Liver?
Amlodipine may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Amlodipine on the Heart?
You can take Amlodipine without any fear of damage to the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Amlodipine with Other Drugs
Amlodipine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Amlodipine Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amlodipine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Low Blood Pressure
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Liver Disease
- Heart Failure
- Drug Allergy
- Kidney Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Amlodipine
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Is this Amlodipine habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amlodipine has not been reported.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amlodipine will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Amlodipine should be used only after doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Amlodipine in mental disorders is not effective.
No
Amlodipine Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Amlodipine
There is no information on the effects of taking Amlodipine with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Unknown -
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlodipine
Taking Amlodipine and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
Mild
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This medicine data has been created by -
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norvasc® (amlodipine besylate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 540, 549, 550
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 147-148
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norvasc® (amlodipine besylate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 540, 549, 550
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 147-148
