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amlodipine besylate

AMLODIPINE BESYLATE

Manufacturer: Greenstone LLC

Score: 141.0

Quick Summary

Amlodipine Besylate is a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension, coronary artery disease, and angina. It works by relaxing blood vessels, reducing blood pressure, and increasing oxygen supply to the heart. The usual initial dose is 5 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 10 mg once daily. Amlodipine Besylate is contraindicated in patients with known sensitivity to the drug. Common adverse reactions include edema, dizziness, flushing, and palpitations. Special considerations are needed for use during pregnancy, in nursing mothers, pediatric patients, and geriatric patients.

Key Clinical Findings and Indications

  • Hypertension
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Chronic stable angina
  • Vasospastic angina

Important Safety Information

Warning

Amlodipine Besylate can cause hypotension, edema, and other adverse reactions.

Contraindications

  • Known sensitivity to amlodipine

Adverse Reactions

  • Edema
  • Dizziness
  • Flushing
  • Palpitations
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Somnolence

Dosing Recommendations

General Guidance

Dose adjustments may be necessary for patients with hepatic insufficiency or renal impairment.

Hypertension

Adult Dose

5 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 10 mg once daily

Pediatric Dose

2.5 mg to 5 mg once daily for patients 6 to 17 years old

Coronary artery disease

Adult Dose

5 mg to 10 mg once daily

Pediatric Dose

Not established

Special Population Considerations

Pregnancy

  • Limited data available
  • Use with caution

Nursing Mothers

  • Amlodipine is present in human milk
  • Use with caution

Pediatric Use

  • Effective in lowering blood pressure in patients 6 to 17 years old
  • Not established for patients less than 6 years old

Geriatric Use

  • Dose selection should be cautious
  • Elderly patients have decreased clearance of amlodipine