Amlodipine is used in adults alone or in combination with other medicines to treat chest pain (angina) and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease.
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.
Amlodipine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
uses
What is Amlodipine (Oral) used for?
- Hypertension
- Pre-eclampsia/Eclampsia
- Angina Pectoris
- Heart Disease
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Hypertensive Congestive Heart Failure
- Hypertensive Heart (w/ CHF) and Renal Disease
- Hypertensive Heart (w/o CHF) and Renal Disease
- Hypertensive Renal Disease
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Renovascular Hypertension
- Hypertensive Encephalopathy
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Prinzmetal's Angina
warnings
What is the most important information I should know about Amlodipine (Oral)?
You should not take amlodipine if you are allergic to it.
It is not known if amlodipine will harm an unborn baby. However, having high blood pressure during pregnancy may cause complications or medical problems in both mother and baby. The benefit of treating hypertension may outweigh any risks to the baby.
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- severe narrowing of a certain valve in your heart (aortic stenosis), or other heart problems;
- coronary artery disease (clogged arteries); or
- liver disease.
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Side Effects
What are the side effects of Amlodipine (Oral)?
Get emergency medical help if you have hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. signs of an allergic reaction:
In rare cases, when you first start taking amlodipine, your chest pain may get worse or you could have a heart attack. chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, nausea, sweating. Seek emergency medical attention or call your doctor right away if you have symptoms such as:
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- worsening chest pain; or
- a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out.
- dizziness, drowsiness;
- swelling of your legs or ankles;
- irregular heartbeat;
- pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;
- muscle stiffness;
- uncontrolled muscle movements;
- feeling tired;
- stomach pain, nausea; or
- flushing (sudden warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I take Amlodipine (Oral) if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
It is not known if amlodipine will harm an unborn baby. However, having high blood pressure during pregnancy may cause complications or medical problems in both mother and baby. The benefit of treating hypertension may outweigh any risks to the baby.
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Amlodipine (Oral)?
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to take Amlodipine (Oral)?
Use Amlodipine (Oral) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Amlodipine is usually taken once per day.
Take the medicine at the same time each day, with or without food.
Your blood pressure will need to be checked often.
If you have high blood pressure, High blood pressure often has no symptoms. keep using this medicine even if you feel well.
Do not change your doses or stop taking any of your medications without your doctor's advice.
Your treatment may also include diet, exercise, weight control, and blood tests.
Shake the (liquid). Measure a dose with the supplied measuring device (not a kitchen spoon). oral suspension
Store amlodipine and (liquid) at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. tabletsoral solution
Store amlodipine in the refrigerator, do not freeze. oral suspension
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if you are more than 12 hours late for the dose. take two doses at one time. Do not
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose on Amlodipine (Oral)?
Overdose symptoms may include rapid heartbeats, redness or warmth in your arms or legs, or fainting.
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