Generic Name : Amlodipine
Pronunciation : Ham-looh-dip-een
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.
ICD Code : Y52.1 |
Therapeutic Classification : Calcium Channel Blockers
• 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.
• 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.
Careers
I am taking AMTAS-2.5 mg. daily for last 1 and 1/2 yr and my bp was well controlled. I a am 60 yrs. old now.For last few weeks my systolic bp is shooting up to 150-155 by evening but diastolic bp is under 80 mm. I had bilateral colles fracture some 5 months back and so my regular morning was affected and I feel I have gained 2 1/2 kg. wt. Should I increase the dose.
my mom is taking Amlodipine 2.5 from Dr. Reddy, and she is having very serious giddiness. She doesn't feel comfortable at all to lye down on the bed. Can I ask for any other medicine for her BP control which will have less side effect like this.
I am taking Amlokind AT-5 for over two decades. I am 75 and retired from public undertaking. Now I am doing yogasnas and meditation. Very happy. Feel that my hypertension at middle age was result of my stressful life in office. Now I feel inclined to withdraw or reduce the drug intake because of sleeplessness and related factors. Can I?
CAN IT TAKEN IN COPD, ASTHMA PATIENTS
your drug is not available at mysore city