Amlodipine is used to treat certain types of angina (chest pain) and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease (narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart). Amlodipine besylate controls chest pain by increasing the supply of blood to the heart.

2024年3月5日 · Amlodipine is available as Katerzia, Norliqva, Norvasc and generic amlodipine in the following dosage forms that are taken by mouth. 2.5 mg oral tablets 5 mg oral tablets

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina).

2024年10月23日 · For example, your doctor may start you on 2.5 mg of amlodipine taken once daily to treat high blood pressure, if you’re age 65 years and older or if you have liver problems.

2024年12月3日 · Doctors may prescribe amlodipine alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure. The starting dosage is typically 2.5 mg to 5 mg once per day. After 7 to 14 days, your doctor...

2024年7月25日 · Amlodipine (also called amlodipine besylate) is a generic oral tablet prescribed for high blood pressure and certain heart-related problems. Amlodipine belongs to the calcium channel blocker drug...

AMLODIPINE (am LOE di peen) treats high blood pressure and prevents chest pain (angina). It works by relaxing the blood vessels, which helps decrease the amount of work your heart has to do. It belongs to a group of medications called calcium channel blockers.

2024年3月8日 · 1.1 Hypertension - Amlodipine besylate tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal ... 2.1 Adults - The usual initial antihypertensive oral dose of amlodipine besylate tablets is 5 mg once daily, and the maximum dose is 10 mg once daily.

2023年5月11日 · Patients who are small or fragile may be started on 2.5 mg orally once a day. The dosage should be adjusted according to patient response. In general, titration should proceed over 7 to 14 days. If clinically warranted, titration may proceed more rapidly, provided the patient is assessed frequently.

2023年11月28日 · It’s a prescription drug that’s used to treat high blood pressure in adults and some children. It’s also used to treat coronary artery disease (CAD) in adults. (CAD prevents your...