Amlodipine (Oral)

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Amlodipine (Oral)

Brand Names: Katerzia,Norvasc
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Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that dilates (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Amlodipine is used to treat chest pain (angina) and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease.

Amlodipine is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children at least 6 years old. Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.

Amlodipine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

uses

What isAmlodipine (Oral)used for?

  • Hypertension
  • Pre-eclampsia/Eclampsia
  • Angina Pectoris
  • Heart Disease
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Hypertensive Congestive Heart Failure
  • Hypertensive Heart (w/ CHF) and Renal Disease
  • Hypertensive Heart (w/o CHF) and Renal Disease
  • Hypertensive Renal Disease
  • Hypertensive Retinopathy
  • Renovascular Hypertension
  • Hypertensive Encephalopathy
  • Hypertensive Heart Disease
  • Prinzmetal's Angina

warnings

What is the most important information I should know aboutAmlodipine (Oral)?

You should not take amlodipine if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

  • liver disease; or
  • a heart valve problem called aortic stenosis.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether amlodipine will harm an unborn baby. However, having high blood pressure during pregnancy may cause complications such as diabetes or eclampsia (dangerously high blood pressure that can lead to medical problems in both mother and baby). The benefit of treating hypertension may outweigh any risks to the baby.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

User Reviews & Rating

Overall rating forAmlodipine (Oral)

2.7
out of 5
(14 Reviews)
Side Effects
2.3
Easy to Use
3.4
Effectiveness
2.8
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Side Effects

What are the side effects ofAmlodipine (Oral)?

Get emergency medical help if you havesigns of an allergic reaction:hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

In rare cases, when you first start taking amlodipine, your angina may get worse or you could have a heart attack.Seek emergency medical attention or call your doctor right away if you have symptoms such as:chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, nausea, sweating.

马上打电话给你的医生如果你有:

  • pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;
  • worsening chest pain;
  • swelling in your feet or ankles;
  • severe drowsiness; or
  • a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out.

Common side effects may include:

  • dizziness, drowsiness;
  • feeling tired;
  • stomach pain, nausea; or
  • flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Can I takeAmlodipine (Oral)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?

C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Based on FDA pregnancy categories

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether amlodipine will harm an unborn baby. However, having high blood pressure during pregnancy may cause complications such as diabetes or eclampsia (dangerously high blood pressure that can lead to medical problems in both mother and baby). The benefit of treating hypertension may outweigh any risks to the baby.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Interactions

What drugs and food should I avoid while takingAmlodipine (Oral)?

Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.

Dosage Guidelines & Tips

How to takeAmlodipine (Oral)?

UseAmlodipine (Oral)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Take the medicine at the same time each day, with or without food.

Shake theoral suspension(liquid) before you measure a dose. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

Your blood pressure will need to be checked often.

Your chest pain may become worse when you first start taking amlodipine or when your dose is increased. Call your doctor if your chest pain is severe or ongoing.

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 medicine for the rest of your life.

Your hypertension or heart condition may be treated with a combination of drugs. Use all medications as directed and read all medication guides you receive.不要改变你的剂量或停止服用你吗r medications without your doctor's advice.This is especially important if you also take nitroglycerin.

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.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

What should I do if I missed a dose ofAmlodipine (Oral)?

Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if you are more than 12 hours late for the dose.Do nottake two doses at one time.

Overdose Signs

What happens if I overdose onAmlodipine (Oral)?

Overdose symptoms may include rapid heartbeats, redness or warmth in your arms or legs, or fainting.

If you think you or someone else may have overdosed on:Amlodipine (Oral), call your doctor or the Poison Control center
(800) 222-1222
If someone collapses or isn't breathing after takingAmlodipine (Oral),拨打911
911

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