Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Amlodipineasbesylate
Drug Class
Lipid Modifying Agents
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
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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
Active liver disease or unexplained persistent elevations of serum transaminases >3x the upper limit of normal
Women of childbearing potential who are not using adequate contraceptive measures
Important Warnings
Heart failure, impaired hepatic function
perform liver function tests before initiating treatment & periodically thereafter, history of liver disease, discontinue drug if markedly elevated CPK levels occur or myopathy is diagnosed or suspected, risk factor predisposing to development or renal failure
Side Effects
Flushingfatigueoedemadizzinessheadacheabdominal painnauseapalpitationssomnolenceInsomniaheadacheGI disturbancesmyalgiaasthenia.
Drug Interactions
Cyclosporin
fibric acid derivative
erythromycin
clarithromycin
azole antifungals
niacin
oral antacid suspension containing magnesium hydroxide
aluminium hydroxide
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 984.03
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 20 · approved 08 Sep, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
No retail prices recorded
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Amlodipineasbesylate, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
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Neopres
10mg
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Below approved ceilingBIOGENICS PHARMA
Amlo-Q
5Mg
Rs 102.6Rs 10.26/unit
Below approved ceilingHIGH-Q INTERNATIONAL.
Hypotin
10mg
Rs 104.5Rs 10.45/unit
Below approved ceilingSAFFRON PHARMACEUTICAL COMP
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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