Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Hydrochlorothiazide
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
C03AA03
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Zamlo -H?
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
Cardiogenic shock, aortic stenosis, unstable angina, hypersensitivity to dihydropyridines,
Important Warnings
Within one month of MI, impaired hepatic function, hypertensive crisis
Side Effects
Headacheoedemafatiguenauseaflushing and dizzinessrashgingival hyperplasia. Rare: Alopeciapruritusangioedemapalpitationsdyspnoeaabdominal painback paindyspepsiamuscle cramps
Drug Interactions
Azole antifungals
erythromycin
cyclosporin
sildenafil
rifampicin
CYP3A4 inhibitors.
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 45
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 20Rs 75.5
ServaidRs 45
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Hydrochlorothiazide, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Amodip Plus
5mg
Rs 195.8
Below approved ceilingMass Pharma (Pvt) Ltd.
M-Low Plus
5mg
Rs 219.38 ceiling
Getz Pharma (Pvt) Limited
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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