Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Amlodipine
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 Lodopinv?
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
You should not take amlodipine if you are allergic to it
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, 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
It is not known if amlodipine will harm an unborn baby
Important Warnings
Before taking amlodipine besylate, tell your doctor if you have congestive heart failure or liver disease
Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may increase certain side effects of amlodipine
If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using amlodipine even if you feel well
High blood pressure often has no symptoms
You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life
Amlodipine is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include diet, exercise, weight control, and other medications
Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely
Tell your doctor about all other heart or blood pressure medications you are taking
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Amlodipine (Besylate)which give rise to further complications include Peripheral edemaSinus bradycardia.Amlodipine (Besylate) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Myocardial infarctionwhich are responsible for the discontinuation of Amlodipine (Besylate) therapy.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute over dosage of Amlodipine (Besylate) include HypotensionBradyarrhythmiaCongestive heart failureConduction system DelayEdema. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Amlodipine (Besylate) are more or less tolerable and if they become severethey can be treated symptomaticallythese include FlatulenceDizzinessVertigoHeadacheDrowsinessFatigue
Drug Interactions
Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medicines at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you use
which may increase side effects or make the medicines less effective. Other drugs may interact with amlodipine
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 558.6
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 558.6
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