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Amlodipine Besylate 5 Mg

Generic: Amlodipine Besylate

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Calcium channel blockerAlso: AMLODIPINE BESYLATE 2.5 mg, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE 10 mg✓ FDA-verified
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Amlodipine besylate is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and certain types of chest pain, helping to lower the risk of heart problems. It works by relaxing the blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood. You typically take it as a tablet once a day, starting with a dose of 5 mg, which can be increased to a maximum of 10 mg if needed. It's important to know that this medication should not be used if you have a known allergy to amlodipine. Additionally, if you take medications like diltiazem, which can affect how amlodipine works, you should discuss this with your doctor.
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Uses

  • Hypertension.
  • Chronic Stable Angina.
  • Vasospastic Angina.
  • Coronary Artery Disease.
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Dosage

Adults: Start with 5 mg once daily, max 10 mg.
Elderly or fragile patients: Start with 2.5 mg once daily.
Children (ages 6-17): 2.5 mg to 5 mg once daily.
Adjust dosage based on blood pressure goals.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects

Common

Edemafatiguenauseaabdominal painsomnolenceJaundice

Serious

hepatic enzyme elevationsgynecomastia
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • Monitor blood pressure when using with CYP3A inhibitors.
  • Do not exceed 20 mg daily of simvastatin.
  • Use caution in elderly or patients with liver issues.
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Drug interactions

  • CYP3A Inhibitorsincreased amlodipine exposureCaution
  • Sildenafilrisk of low blood pressureCaution
  • Simvastatinincreased exposure, limit to 20 mgCaution
  • Cyclosporineincreased exposure, monitor levelsMonitor
  • Tacrolimusincreased exposure, monitor levels.Monitor

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