Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure, alone or in combination with other drugs. It blocks the normal action of calcium on blood vessels and the heart and allows the blood vessels to relax, the heart to beat with less force and pump out less blood, and the heart to beat more slowly and regularly.
It may also be administered for other conditions as determined by your physician.
Before using Amlodipine you should tell your doctor if you have any medical conditions listed below: liver disease; or another disease of the heart or blood vessels such as sick sinus syndrome, aortic stenosis, heart failure, low blood pressure, or coronary artery disease. In such cases you may not be able to take Amlodipine, or you may require a special dosage adjustment or monitoring during treatment.
Be aware that Amlodipine may interact with some medicines. Consult with your health care provider in case you are taking any other drugs, especially any of the following: antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen); barbiturates such as Phenobarbital; bosentan; grapefruit juice; herbal or dietary supplements such as ginger, gingko biloba, ginseng, hawthorn, ma huang (ephedra), melatonin, St. John's wort, went yeast; imatinib, STI-571; local anesthetics or general anesthetics; medicines for fungal infections (fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole); medicines for high blood pressure; medicines for HIV infection or AIDS; medicines for prostate problems; medicines for seizures (carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, zonisamide); rifampin, rifapentine, or rifabutin; some antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin, telithromycin, troleandomycin); some medicines for heart-rhythm problems (amiodarone, diltiazem, verapamil); some medicines for depression or mental problems (fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, nefazodone); water pills (diuretics); yohimbine; zafirlukast; zileuton.
Amlodipine is in the FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Amlodipine is deleterious to an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without medical consultation in case you are pregnant or could become pregnant during the course of treatment. It is not clear whether Amlodipine passes into breast milk. Avoid breast-feeding a baby while taking this medicine.
Persons over 65 years of age may be more likely to have side effects from Amlodipine. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of this medication.
How to use Amlodipine
Use this medicine as recommended by your physician. It is not recommended to stop taking Amlodipine without medical consultation, even if you begin to feel better. In case you give up taking the medicine, your condition could become worse.
Keep Amlodipine at indoor temperature away from moisture and heat.
In case you miss a dose of Amlodipine, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next intake, skip the missed dose and take it according to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take double doses to catch up.
Seek emergency medical in case overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose are dizziness, weakness, chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting, unusually fast or slow heartbeat, coma, slurred speech, and confusion.
What should I avoid while taking Amlodipine?
Try to follow all recommendations given by your physician about diet or exercise.
Use caution when you stand or sit up from a lying position, especially if you wake up during the night. You may become dizzy when changing positions.
Take alcohol with caution, as it may increase drowsiness or dizziness while using Amlodipine.
Possible side effects of Amlodipine
You should consult with your doctor in case you have any of side effects especially bothersome listed below: fatigue or tiredness; headache; insomnia; vivid or abnormal dreams; flushing; abdominal pain; nausea, diarrhea, or constipation; or increased or difficult urination.
Seek emergency immediately in case you have any of these severe side effects: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); unusually fast or slow heartbeat; chest pain; severe dizziness or fainting; psychosis; jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or swelling of the legs or ankles.
What is the expiration date of the pills?
This information is mentioned on each blister. The expiration date is 2 years from the date of manufacture.
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