Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest Apr 4, 2022 · Adults
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor
But if you have liver problems, take medications that increase amlodipine levels, or you’re of older age, your dose may be lower
FDA-approved Indications Hypertension - Amlodipine is an excellent first-line choice among the multiple options of antihypertensive agents
Find out how amlodipine treats high blood pressure and helps to
Serious side effects after taking amlodipine are rare and happen in less than 1 in 10,000
Usual Adult Dose for Hypertension
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Brand name: Istin
Maintenance dose: Amlodipine 2
Child: 6-17 years Initially, 2
inhibited The usual initial antihypertensive oral dose of Amlodipine besylate tablets is 5 mg once daily, and the maximum dose is 10 mg once daily
It's also available as liquid options, which might be better choices for people who've trouble swallowing tablets
Pediatric patients greater than or equal to 6 years of age: Initial dose: 0
Uses: Substitution therapy for patients maintained on the individual components separately or for patients not adequately controlled with one of the components or a component within the same antihypertensive class
Usual Pediatric Dose for Hypertension (Not approved by FDA) NIH and NHLBI recommendations: 1 year or older: Initial dose: 2
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention
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This medicine may cause worsening of angina (chest pain) or a heart attack in certain patients with severe heart or blood vessel disease loss of memory
This risk seems to be highest in people with severe CAD after starting amlodipine or raising their dose
Rather, it widens blood vessels and increases how much blood and oxygen gets delivered to the heart
Studies that used amlodipine as monotherapy for a minimum duration of 8 weeks were eligible for inclusion