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What is Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) and what are its uses?
How does Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) treat?
Dosage: How should you take Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine)?
Effect of other drugs consumed with Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine)
What should you watch for while taking Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine)?
Possible Side effects of Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine)

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What is Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) and what are its uses?

Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) is a calcium-channel blocker.  

Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This results in relaxation of blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) lowers high blood pressure (hypertension).  

Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) also relieves different types of chest pain (angina).

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How does Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) treat?

Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) tablets contain the active ingredient Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) besylate, which is a type of medicine called a calcium channel blocker. Calcium channel blockers act on the heart and blood vessels.

Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) works by slowing the movement of calcium through the muscle cells that are found in the walls of blood vessels. Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) does this by blocking 'calcium channels' in these muscle cells. Calcium is needed by muscle cells in order for them to contract, so by depriving them of calcium, Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) causes the muscle cells to relax.

Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) acts specifically on the muscle cells in the walls of arteries, causing them to relax. This allows the arteries in the body to widen, an effect that has two main uses.

The relaxing and widening of the small arteries in the body decreases the resistance that the heart has to push against in order to pump the blood around the body. This reduces the pressure within the blood vessels. Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) can therefore be used to treat high blood pressure.

The widening effect on the small arteries and the arteries in the heart also improves the blood and therefore oxygen supply to the heart. This feature means Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) can be used to treat angina. The chest pain of angina is caused by insufficient oxygen supply to the heart. As Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) improves this oxygen supply, and also reduces the effort the heart has to make to pump blood, it can be taken regularly to prevent angina attacks.  

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Dosage: How should you take Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine)?

Take Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) tablets orally.

Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. You can take the Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) tablets with or without food.

Do not significantly increase grapefruit juice intake while taking Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine), or avoid grapefruit juice if possible. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) more often then directed.

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Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) Dosage for Adults
The usual starting dose of Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) is 5 milligrams taken once a day. The most you should take in a day is 10 milligrams. If your doctor is adding Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) to other high blood pressure medications, the dose of Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) is 2.5 milligrams once daily. The lower 2.5-milligram starting dose of Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) also applies if you have liver disease.

Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) Dosage for Older Adults
You will be prescribed a lower starting dose of Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) 2.5 milligrams.

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Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) Dosage for Adults
The usual starting dose of Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) is 5 to 10 milligrams once daily. If you have liver disease, the lower 5-milligram dose of Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) will be used at the start.

Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) Dosage for Older Adults
The usual starting dose of Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) is 5 milligrams. Your doctor may adjust the Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) dose based on your response to Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine).

Have you skipped your Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) dose?
If you miss a dose of Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine), take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses of Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine).

If you take too much of Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine)?
Incase of an overdose with Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) seek medical emergency immediately.

Symptoms of Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) overdose include

• dizziness,
• weakness,
• chest pain,
• shortness of breath,
• fainting,
• unusually fast or slow heartbeat,
• coma,
• slurred speech, and
• confusion.

Where should you store Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine)?
Keep Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.

Store Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused amount of Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) after the expiry date.

Available strengths of Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine)
Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) tablets are available in the strengths of 2.5 mg, 5 mg and 10 mg.

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Effect of other drugs consumed with Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine)

The following drugs may interact with Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine). They may increase or decrease the activity of Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine).

• antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen)
• barbiturates such as phenobarbital
• bosentan
• grapefruit juice
• herbal or dietary supplements such as ginger, gingko biloba, ginseng, hawthorn, ma huang (ephedra), melatonin, St. John's wort, went yeast
• imatinib, STI-571
• local anesthetics or general anesthetics
• medicines for fungal infections (fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole)
• medicines for high blood pressure
• medicines for HIV infection or AIDS
• medicines for prostate problems
• medicines for seizures (carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, zonisamide)
• rifampin, rifapentine, or rifabutin
• some antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin, telithromycin, troleandomycin)
• some medicines for heart-rhythm problems (amiodarone, diltiazem, verapamil)
• some medicines for depression or mental problems (fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, nefazodone)
• water pills (diuretics)
• yohimbine
• zafirlukast
• zileuton

Inform your health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

Who should not take Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine)?
Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) should not be used if you suffer from narrowing of the main artery coming from the heart (aortic stenosis), cardiogenic shock (failure of the heart to maintain adequate circulation of blood) and angina.

Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.

If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) passes into breast milk. Do not take Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

If you are over 65 years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects from Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine). Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine).

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What should you watch for while taking Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine)?

Check your blood pressure and pulse rate regularly; this is important while you are taking Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine). Ask your prescriber or health care professional what your blood pressure and pulse rate should be and when you should contact him or her.

You may feel dizzy or lightheaded. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Avoid alcoholic drinks; they can make you more dizzy, increase flushing and rapid heartbeats.

Do not suddenly stop taking Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine). Ask your prescriber or health care professional how you can gradually reduce the dose.

If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine).

Possible Side effects of Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine)

Side effects of Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) that should be reported to your health care professional as soon as possible:

• fainting spells, dizziness, or lightheadedness
• irregular heartbeat, chest pain, palpitations
• swelling of legs or ankles

Side effects of Amlodipine (Generic Amlodipine) that should be reported to your health care professional if they continue or are bothersome:

• drowsiness
• facial flushing
• headache
• nausea, vomiting
• stomach pain or gas
• weakness or fatigue

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