Review the side-effects of Amlodipine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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, shock, weakness, back pain, hot flushes, uneasiness, pain, rigors, increased sweating, weight gain and weight loss.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain, muscle cramps and muscle pain.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing and nose bleed.
Skin - Redness of the skin, itching, increased sweating and rash.
Eye and ENT - Abnormal vision, eye inflammation, blurred/double 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.
Norvasc, Amvaz, Aforbes, Aken, Amcard, Amlod, Amdipin, Amlodine, Amlodipine 5, Amlopine, Amlostin, Amlovasc , Istin, Amlosun, Lopin, Nelod, Perivasc and Nordip
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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, shock, weakness, back pain, hot flushes, uneasiness, pain, rigors, increased sweating, weight gain and weight loss.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain, muscle cramps and muscle pain.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing and nose bleed.
Skin - Redness of the skin, itching, increased sweating and rash.
Eye and ENT - Abnormal vision, eye inflammation, blurred/double 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.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Amlodipine
Amlodipine(Norvasc) generic is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and chest pain. It widens blood vessels and improves blood flow by not making the heart pump harder. It widens blood vessels and improves blood flow.Trade Names for Amlodipine
India :
Acord (5mg) |
Amcard (2.5mg) |
Amcard (5mg) |
Amcard (10mg) |
Amdepin (2.5mg) |
Amdepin (5mg) |
Amdepin (10mg) |
Amlibon (2.5mg) |
Amlibon (5mg) |
Amlo-CB (2.5mg) |
Amlo-CB (5mg) |
Amloact (2.5mg) |
Amloact (5mg) |
Amlodac (2.5mg) |
Amlodac (5mg) |
Amlodac (10mg) |
Amlogard (2.5mg) |
Amlogard (5mg) |
Amlogard (10mg) |
Amloheart (5mg)
International :
Norvasc, Amvaz, Aforbes, Aken, Amcard, Amlod, Amdipin, Amlodine, Amlodipine 5, Amlopine, Amlostin, Amlovasc , Istin, Amlosun, Lopin, Nelod, Perivasc and Nordip
