Amlodipine is indicated for the first line treatment of hypertension and can be used "as the sole agent to control blood pressure in the majority of patient.
Amlodipine besylate (Norvasc) is a drug that belongs to the drug class of calcium channel blockers (CCBs), and is prescribed for the treatment and prevention of angina (heart or chest pain) that results from coronary spasm and from exertion.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily with or without food or as directed by your doctor.
Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks.
Amlodipine side effects
Interactions of Amlodipine besylate
Amlodipine besylate interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.
Usual Adult Amlodipine Dose for Hypertension:
Initial dose: 5 mg orally once a day
Maintenance dose: 5 to 10 mg orally once a day
Small or fragile patients may be started on 2.5 mg orally once a day.
Usual Adult Amlodipine Dose for Angina Pectoris:
Chronic stable or vasospastic angina, or angiographically documented coronary artery disease in patients without heart failure or an ejection fraction less than 40%: 5 to 10 mg orally once a day
Most patients with chronic stable or vasospastic angina require 10 mg for adequate effect. In clinical studies, most patients with coronary artery disease required 10 mg.
Usual Adult Amlodipine Dose for Coronary Artery Disease:
Chronic stable or vasospastic angina, or angiographically documented coronary artery disease in patients without heart failure or an ejection fraction less than 40%: 5 to 10 mg orally once a day
Most patients with chronic stable or vasospastic angina require 10 mg for adequate effect. In clinical studies, most patients with coronary artery disease required 10 mg.
Usual Geriatric Amlodipine Dose for Hypertension:
Initial dose: 2.5 mg orally once a day
Maintenance dose: 2.5 to 10 mg orally once a day
Usual Geriatric Dose for Angina Pectoris:
Chronic stable or vasospastic angina: 5 to 10 mg orally once a day
The lower dose is recommended in the elderly; however, most patients require 10 mg for adequate effect.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Hypertension:
6 to 17 years: 2.5 mg to 5 mg orally once a day
Doses in excess of 5 mg daily have not been studied in pediatric patients.
Amlodipine besylate (Norvasc) is a drug that belongs to the drug class of calcium channel blockers (CCBs), and is prescribed for the treatment and prevention of angina (heart or chest pain) that results from coronary spasm and from exertion.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily with or without food or as directed by your doctor.
Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks.
Amlodipine side effects
- feeling like you might pass out;
swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet;
pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest; or
chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling.
headache
dizziness drowsiness
tired feeling
stomach pain or
flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).
Interactions of Amlodipine besylate
Amlodipine besylate interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.
Usual Adult Amlodipine Dose for Hypertension:
Initial dose: 5 mg orally once a day
Maintenance dose: 5 to 10 mg orally once a day
Small or fragile patients may be started on 2.5 mg orally once a day.
Usual Adult Amlodipine Dose for Angina Pectoris:
Chronic stable or vasospastic angina, or angiographically documented coronary artery disease in patients without heart failure or an ejection fraction less than 40%: 5 to 10 mg orally once a day
Most patients with chronic stable or vasospastic angina require 10 mg for adequate effect. In clinical studies, most patients with coronary artery disease required 10 mg.
Usual Adult Amlodipine Dose for Coronary Artery Disease:
Chronic stable or vasospastic angina, or angiographically documented coronary artery disease in patients without heart failure or an ejection fraction less than 40%: 5 to 10 mg orally once a day
Most patients with chronic stable or vasospastic angina require 10 mg for adequate effect. In clinical studies, most patients with coronary artery disease required 10 mg.
Usual Geriatric Amlodipine Dose for Hypertension:
Initial dose: 2.5 mg orally once a day
Maintenance dose: 2.5 to 10 mg orally once a day
Usual Geriatric Dose for Angina Pectoris:
Chronic stable or vasospastic angina: 5 to 10 mg orally once a day
The lower dose is recommended in the elderly; however, most patients require 10 mg for adequate effect.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Hypertension:
6 to 17 years: 2.5 mg to 5 mg orally once a day
Doses in excess of 5 mg daily have not been studied in pediatric patients.
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