Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Amlodipine
Drug Class
Angiotensin-Ii Antagonists, Combinations
Chemical Class
Calcium L-channel antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
ATC Code
C08CA01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is AM-Telsan?
Uses
Amlodipine besylate belongs to a class of medications called calcium channel blockers. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood ves...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Calcium L-channel antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
Amlodipine is the derivative of Amlodipine (Besylate). It is of Synthetic origin. It belongs to Calcium L-channel antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
5 to 10 mg — 24 hourly
Use 2.5 mg/dose QD PO, in small & fragile geriatric patients or those with hepatic insufficiency.Maximum dose: 10 mg/24hr
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take amlodipine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your
Safety Alerts
Cardiogenic shock, aortic stenosis, unstable angina, hypersensitivity to dihydropyridines, cholestasis & biliary obstructive disorders, severe hepatic impairment, refractory hypokalaemia, hypercalcaemia
Important Warnings
Patients who are vol-&/or Nadepleted by vigorous diuretic therapy, dietary salt restriction, within one month of MI, impaired hepatic function, hypertensive crisis, bilateral renal artery stenosis or stenosis of the artery to single functioning kidney, mild to moderate renal impairment, diarrhoea or vomiting, severe CHF, primary aldosteronism, aortic or mitral stenosis, obstructive hypertrophic cardio-myopathy, may impair glucose tolerance, hereditary fructose intolerance, ischaemic cardiopathy or CV disease
Monitor serum K in patients at risk of hyperkalaemia
Side Effects
Headacheoedemafatiguenauseaflushing and dizzinessrashgingival hyperplasiaalopeciapruritusangioedemapalpitationsdyspnoeaabdominal painback paindyspepsia
Drug Interactions
Monitor digoxin & lithium levels during concomitant use
other kaliuretic diuretics
laxatives
corticosteroids
ACTH
amphotericin
carbenoxolone
penicillin-G potassium
Pregnancy & Lactation
Lactation
Not recommended.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 517
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 517
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Rs 669.75 ceiling
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Rs 971.46 ceiling
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Rs 637.07 ceiling
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Rs 1,246.62 ceiling
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Rs 607.08 ceiling
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Rs 1,588.06 ceiling
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