Amlodipine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amlodipine is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Amlodipine safe for pregnant women?
Amlodipine shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Amlodipine safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Amlodipine for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Amlodipine on the Kidneys?
Amlodipine may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
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.
What is the effect of Amlodipine on the Heart?
Amlodipine is not harmful for the heart.
Amlodipine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amlodipine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlodipine habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amlodipine has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Amlodipine since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Amlodipine should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amlodipine for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amlodipine
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Amlodipine together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlodipine
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
Yes, Amlodipine can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Amlodipine should not be discontinued on your own. Discontinuation of a drug on your own can cause some serious problem such as blood pressure or chest pain which lead to heart attack and stroke. So before stopping this medicine, you must consult your doctor, he/she may switch your treatment if you can not tolerate this drug.
No, Amlodipine is not harmful to a kidney. However, it can cause some urinary problem such as urine retention and difficulty in passing urine. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above while taking this drug.
Amlodipine is safe to take a long time, even for the rest of life. In fact, it works well I you take it for a long time.
No, use of Amlodipine has not been associated with memory loss. But if you are in doubt do discuss with your doctor to check for underlying medical conditions resulting in memory loss.
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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
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