Amlodipine 2 5 Mg 2 Medication Summary
No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication?
This medication is described in FDA/DailyMed prescribing information. No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication used for?
Amlodipine besylate tablets is a calcium channel blocker and may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive and antianginal agents for the treatment of: Hypertension ( 1.1) Amlodipine besylate tablets is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. Coronary Artery Disease ( 1.2) Chronic Stable AnginaVasospastic Angina (Prinzmetal’s or Variant Angina)Angiographically Documented Coronary Artery Disease in patients without heart failure or an ejection fraction < 40%
What should I know before taking it?
Amlodipine besylate tablets are contraindicated in patients with known sensitivity to amlodipine.
What important warnings are listed?
Symptomatic hypotension is possible, particularly in patients with severe aortic stenosis. However, acute hypotension is unlikely. ( 5.1) Worsening angina and acute myocardial infarction can develop after starting or increasing the dose of amlodipine particularly in patients with severe obstructive coronary artery disease. ( 5.2) Titrate slowly in patients with severe hepatic impairment. ( 5.3)
How is this medication usually taken?
Tablets: 2.5 mg white to off white, round, flat-faced, beveled edge tablets '211' debossed on one side and plain on the other side. Tablets: 5 mg white to off white, round, flat-faced, beveled edge tablets '210' debossed on one side and plain on the other side. Tablets: 10 mg white to off white, round, flat-faced, beveled edge tablets '209' debossed on one side and plain on the other side.
What side effects are listed?
Most common adverse reaction to amlodipine is edema which occurred in a dose related manner. Other adverse experiences not dose related but reported with an incidence >1.0% are fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, and somnolence. (6) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Ascend Laboratories, LLC at 1-877-ASC-RX01 (877-272-7901) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch
What interactions are listed?
Do not exceed doses greater than 20 mg daily of simvastatin. (7.2)
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=2904c6e1-2c51-8035-e063-6294a90aa04b
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