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Amlodipine

Uses

Amlodipine is used in the treatment of angina (heart-related chest pain), hypertension (high blood pressure), arrhythmia, hypertensive emergencies, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and anal fissures.

How it Works

How Amlodipine works Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. In cases of high blood pressure, it helps normalize blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels, which reduces pressure on them and improves blood flow throughout the body. The increased blood flow further relaxes the heart muscles by decreasing the workload on the heart. Additionally, it enhances oxygen delivery in the body, thereby preventing heart-related chest pain.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Amlodipine include headache, nausea, abdominal pain, flushing (a sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), dizziness, palpitations, edema (swelling), muscle cramps, visual disturbances, shortness of breath, changes in bowel habits, and weakness.

Expert Advice

  • You have been prescribed Amlodipine to improve your blood pressure and/or to reduce the frequency and severity of angina attacks.
  • Lowering blood pressure decreases the risk of future heart attacks and strokes.
  • Take Amlodipine at the same time every day to help you remember your dose.
  • A sudden drop in blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Amlodipine.
  • To minimize the risk of feeling dizzy or fainting, rise slowly after sitting or lying down.
  • Amlodipine may cause swelling in the ankles or feet.
  • To alleviate swelling, elevate your legs while sitting.
  • Consult your doctor if the swelling does not resolve.
  • Dizziness may occur; do not drive or engage in activities requiring mental focus until you understand how Amlodipine affects you.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Other Combinations

S-Amlodipine + Atenolol

S-Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide

S-Amlodipine + S-Metoprolol Succinate (Metoprolol Tartrate)

S-Amlodipine + Telmisartan

Nebivolol + Amlodipine

Nebivolol + S-Amlodipine

Amlodipine + Atenolol

Amlodipine + Atorvastatin

Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone

Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide

Amlodipine + Indapamide

Amlodipine + Metoprolol Succinate (Metoprolol Tartrate)

Amlodipine + Telmisartan

Bisoprolol + Amlodipine

Bisoprolol + S-Amlodipine

Amlodipine + Atorvastatin + Ramipril

Amlodipine + Benazepril

Amlodipine + Bisoprolol

Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Irbesartan

Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Losartan

Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Olmesartan Medoxomil

Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Telmisartan

Amlodipine + Enalapril

Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide + Losartan

Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan Medoxomil

Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide + Telmisartan

Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide + Valsartan

Amlodipine + Indapamide + Perindopril erbumine

Amlodipine + Irbesartan

Amlodipine + Lisinopril

Amlodipine + Losartan

Amlodipine + Metoprolol Succinate (Metoprolol Tartrate) + Telmisartan

Amlodipine + Moxonidine

Amlodipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil

Amlodipine + Perindopril erbumine

Amlodipine + Ramipril

Amlodipine + Valsartan

S-Amlodipine

Frequently asked questions

Itching is an uncommon side effect of Amlodipine. If you experience severe itching, contact your doctor.
There is no evidence that Amlodipine harms kidney function. It can be safely used in patients with kidney issues and may help prevent kidney damage from high blood pressure.
Continue taking Amlodipine as long as your doctor recommends, which may be lifelong. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor, as this could lead to increased blood pressure and worsening of your condition.
No, Amlodipine is not a beta-blocker; it is a calcium channel blocker that lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels.
Consult your doctor before starting any new medications or supplements. Follow a low-sodium, low-fat diet and adhere to lifestyle changes as recommended. Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice, as well as smoking and alcohol, to help manage blood pressure.
Serious side effects of Amlodipine can include liver issues (yellowing of skin, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite), pancreatitis (severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting), and recurrent chest pain, which may indicate a heart attack. These side effects are rare, and the benefits of the medication often outweigh the risks. Always follow your doctor's guidance.
Amlodipine begins to take effect on the day it is taken, but it may take weeks to achieve its full effect. Continue taking the medication as prescribed, even if you feel better. Consult your doctor if you have concerns or if your condition worsens.
Amlodipine can be taken at any time of day, though it is often recommended in the morning. Consistency is key, so take it at the same time daily as advised by your doctor.
Ankle and foot swelling can occur with Amlodipine. To alleviate swelling, elevate your legs while sitting. If the swelling persists, consult your doctor.
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