Amlodipine: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects

Amlodipine is a medication belonging to the calcium channel blocker class used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and certain types of chest pain (angina).

Amlodipine FAQ

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What is amlodipine used for?

Amlodipine is also used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children at least 6 years old. Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack. flushing (sudden warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).

Does amlodipine stop chest pain?

Amlodipine is in a class of medications called calcium channel blockers. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard. It controls chest pain by increasing the supply of blood to the heart. If taken regularly, amlodipine controls chest pain, but it does not stop chest pain once it starts.

Should I take amlodipine If I have high blood pressure?

For high blood pressure, the drug should lower your blood pressure on tests. For angina or coronary artery disease, the drug should help prevent your symptoms (such as chest pain). Keep these considerations in mind if your doctor prescribes amlodipine for you. Take amlodipine at the same time every day. You can cut or crush the tablet.

What are the side effects of amlodipine?

The most common side effects include headaches, flushing, feeling tired and swollen ankles. These usually improve after a few days. Amlodipine can also be called amlodipine besilate, amlodipine maleate or amlodipine mesilate. They have different ingredients but they all work as well as each other.

What is the brand name of amlodipine?

Brand name: Istin. Find out how amlodipine treats high blood pressure and helps to prevent heart disease, and how to take it. NHS medicines information on amlodipine – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

How does amlodipine lower blood pressure?

It lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard. Amlodipine is used to treat certain types of angina (chest pain) and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease (narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart).

How does amlodipine help with angina?

This lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. With angina, you usually get chest pain because the arteries going to the heart have become hardened and narrowed. Amlodipine helps by improving the blood and oxygen supply to your heart.