Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Amlodipine
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 Omsana Am?
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
Hepatic or severe renal impairment, cardiogenic shock, acute MI, unstable angina
Important Warnings
Salt or volume depletion, severe congestive heart failure, renal disease, renal artery stenosis, aortic or mitral valve stenosis, obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, primary aldosteronism
Mild to moderate renal impairment
monitor serum potassium in patients at risk of hyperkalaemia
Side Effects
Arthritischest paincoughfatigueGI disturbanceshaematuriahypertriglyceridaemiahyperuricaemiainfluenza-like symptomsmusculoskeletal painperipheral oedemapharyngitisrhinitisurinary-tract infection. Rare: Anginavertigo
Drug Interactions
Lithium
K-supplements
K+-sparing diuretics
salt substitutes
NSAIDs
CYP3A4 inducers and inhibitors
sildenafil.
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 557.2
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 55.72 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 557.2
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Amlodipine, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
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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