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Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Amlodipine
Drug Class
Calcium Channel Blockers
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 Amdipine?
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
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
Important Warnings
Within one month of MI, impaired hepatic function, hypertensive crisis
Side Effects
Abdominal painheadacheoedemapalpitationsfatiguenauseaflushing and dizzinessrashgingival hyperplasia. Rare: Alope- ciapruritusangioedemadyspnoeaabdominal painback paindyspepsia
Drug Interactions
Azole antifungals
erythromycin
cyclosporin
sildenafil
rifampicin
CYP3A4 inhibitors.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Not recommended.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 117.4
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 11.74 per unit
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 20Rs 216.86
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 117.4
ServaidRs 177
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Amlodipine, and what they are not.You pay Rs 78 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Zodip
5Mg
Rs 39.9Rs 3.99/unit
Lowest price per unitBelow approved ceilingZAFA PHARMACEUTICAL LAB
Neopres
5mg
Rs 52.3Rs 5.23/unit
Below approved ceilingBIOGENICS PHARMA
Hypotin
5Mg
Rs 85.5Rs 8.55/unit
Below approved ceilingSAFFRON PHARMACEUTICAL COMP
Lodopin
5Mg
Rs 86.2Rs 8.62/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsMartin Dow
Amlo-Q
5Mg
Rs 102.6Rs 10.26/unit
Below approved ceilingHIGH-Q INTERNATIONAL.
Amlocard
5mg
Rs 113Rs 11.3/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsPHARMATEC PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Cardiosil
5mg
Rs 113Rs 11.3/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsHIMONT PHARMA (PVT) LTD
Amlocard
5Mg
Rs 120.8Rs 12.08/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsPHARMATEC PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Nicud
5mg
Rs 115.88
AMROS PHARMACEUTICALS.
Caprinzatabletamlodipineasbesylate
5mg
Rs 146.49
Wilshire Laboratories (Private) Limited
Amlohyptablet
5mg
Rs 168.6
No DRAP alertsAspin Pharma
Angipin
5mg
Rs 193.89
STANDPHARM PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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