Amlodipine
Information about Amlodipine
Amlodipine Uses
Amlodipine is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) and Angina (heart-related chest pain).
How Amlodipine works
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. In high blood pressure, it normalizes the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels to reduce the pressure on them, thereby improving the blood flow in the body. The enhanced blood flow in the body, further relaxes the heart muscles by reducing the workload on the heart. It also improves the oxygen flow in the body, thereby, preventing any heart-related chest pain.
Common side effects of Amlodipine
Headache, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Dizziness, Palpitations, Edema (swelling), Muscle cramp, Visual disturbance, Shortness of breath, Change in bowel habits, Weakness
Available Medicine for Amlodipine
AmlongMicro Labs Ltd
₹25 to ₹917 variant(s)
AmlodacZydus Cadila
₹55 to ₹1703 variant(s)
StamloDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹55 to ₹1703 variant(s)
AmlovasMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹27 to ₹853 variant(s)
AmlopresCipla Ltd
₹26 to ₹874 variant(s)
AmlosafeAristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹18 to ₹565 variant(s)
AmlogardPfizer Ltd
₹26 to ₹1673 variant(s)
AmtasIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹29 to ₹875 variant(s)
AmlopinUSV Ltd
₹18 to ₹563 variant(s)
AmlozShreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹25 to ₹874 variant(s)
Expert advice for Amlodipine
- You have been prescribed Amlodipine to improve your blood pressure and/or to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks.
- Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack and stroke.
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Amlodipine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Amlodipine affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.