Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Valsartan
Drug Class
Cardiac Care
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 Avsar?
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
Biliary cirrhosis or cholestasis
Important Warnings
Patients with activated renin-angiotensin system who are receiving angiotensin receptor blockers, hepatic impairment or biliary obstructive disorders, aortic or mitral stenosis or obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, hyperkalaemia
Side Effects
Renal impairmentcoughfatigueGI disturbanceheadachesyncopehypersensitivity reactionsmyalgianeutropeniapruritusrashserum sicknessthrombocytopeniavasculitis
Drug Interactions
K supplements
K-sparing diuretics
K-containing salt substitutes or other drugs that may increase K levels (heparin
etc.).
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Caution advised
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 556.64
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 14 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 39.76 per unit
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 28Rs 878.85
DVAGOper pack of 14Rs 556.64
Should you consider an alternative?
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TABROS
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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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