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Amlodipine
Updated on : January - 2013
Latest prescription information about Amlodipine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Amlodipine
Pronunciation : Ham-looh-dip-een
Therapeutic Classification : Calcium Channel Blockers
ICD Code : Y52.1
Trade Name(s): India- Acord, Adipin, Adp, Aglodepin, Alodip, Am-5, Amcard, Amchek, Amdepin, Amdepin Dp, Amdinx, Amdip, Amlan, Amlan-S, Amlibon, Amlin, Amlo, Amloact, Amlocan, Amlo-Cb. Amlocom, Amlocor, Amlogard, Amlogen, Amlogold, Amlokath, Amlokind, Amlokind-H, Amlokos, Amlol, Amlong, Amlong-H, Amlong-Mt, Amlopin, Amlopin Pl, Amlopres, Amlopres-N, Amlo-R, Amlorid, Amlosafe, Amlostat-5, Amlosun, Amlosl, Amlot, Amlotab, Amlotal, Amlotrac-5, Amlosum, Amlosyl, Amlot, Amlotab, Amlotal, Amlotrac-5, Amlotrust, Amlovas, Amlovas-M, Amlovate, Amlovin, Amlovin-H, Amloz, Amodep, Amone, Amopin, Ampine, Ampine-R1, Amrap-5, Amsach, Amset, Amzyn, Amtas, Amtor, Amzel, Angicam, Angiguard, Atemos, Avas-Am, Bp-Mide, Caduet, Calcheck, Camlo, C-Amlo, Candez, Card, Cardpin, Carvasc, Corvadil, Corvadil-M, Cupine, Cupine-H, Defidin, Diavasc, Dilsave, Dip, Dipal, Diplom, Dipress, Elopin, Emadine, Eslo-D, Gamlo, Klodip, Lama, Licopin, Lodi, Malodip, Milopin, Motoblock, Myamlo, Myodura, Myozar, Natrilam, Nicol, Nodon-A, Pinlo, Primodil, Samstar, Selmax, Selomax-50, Sitelodip, Stamlo, Tamlod, Topdip, Vamlo, Zepine, Zivast-Am. International- Norvasc. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and chest pain. It widens blood vessels and improves blood flow. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Hypersensitivity.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : Adults- PO- The usual initial dose is 5 mg once daily with a maximum dose of 10 mg once daily. Children- 6 to 17 years- The effective dose is 2.5 mg to 5 mg once daily. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. Warnings and Precautions : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart failure or liver disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Avoid alcohol consumption. * It should not be used in children less than 6 years old. Side Effects : Most Common - Dizziness, palpitations, flushing and fluid retention. Heart - Abnormal heart rhythm, slow heart rate, chest pain, low blood pressure, poor blood circulation, fainting, fast heart rate and inflammation of blood vessels. Central Nervous System - Sensory loss, nerve disease, tingling, tremor, unsteadiness, sexual dysfunction (male1 and female), sleepless, nervousness, depression, abnormal dreams, anxiety and depersonalization. Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, constipation, indigestion, difficulty in swallowing, diarrhea, flatulence, inflammation of pancreas, vomiting and gum swelling. General - Allergic reactions, weakness, back pain, hot flushes, uneasiness, pain, rigors, weight gain and weight loss. Musculoskeletal - Joint pain, muscle cramps and muscle pain. Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing and nose bleed. Skin - Shock, redness of the skin, itching, increased sweating and rash. Eye and ENT - Abnormal vision, eye inflammation, blurred vision, eye pain and ringing in the ear. Genitourinary - Urinary frequency and night time urination. Metabolic - Dry mouth, increased sugar level and thirst. Blood - Bruising, decrease in white blood cells and platelets. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature and in an airtight container. |
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