Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Atorvastatin
Chemical Class
Phenylcarbinol
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
C10AA05
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
Phenylcarbinol
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antilipemic Agent pharmacological group
Atorvastatin Calcium is the derivative of Atorvastatin. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Phenylcarbinol. It belongs to HMGCoA reductase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antilipemic Agent pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Atorvastatin is 558.65. Its pKa is 4.6.
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
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 symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Atorvastatin are more or less tolerable and if they become severethey can be treated symptomaticallythese include FlatulenceWeaknessHeadacheDiarrheaFeverMyalgiaConstipationInsomniaAbdominal painSkin rashesBlurred visionPharyngitisDyspepsia
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, Between 20°C-25°C. Protect from Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 681.55
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 20 · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 20Rs 681.55
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