Before taking Amlodipine Watch this short Clip for Dosage and Side Effects of Amlodipine. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that dilates (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow.
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that dilates widens blood vessels and improves blood flow hi i’m your host from med archive and in this video i am going to tell amlodipine uses dosage and side effects so without further ado let’s get into med archive 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 lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack usual adult dose for hypertension initial dose 5 mg orally once a day maintenance dose 5 to 10 mg orally once a day maximum dose 10 mg a day usual adult dose for angina pectoris maintenance dose 5 to 10 mg orally once a day
Maximum dose 10 mg a day usual adult dose for coronary artery disease maintenance dose 5 to 10 mg orally once a day maximum dose 10 mg a day usual geriatric dose for hypertension initial dose 2.5 mg orally once a day maintenance dose 2.5 to 10 mg orally once a day maximum dose 10 mg a day usual geriatric dose for angina pectoris initial dose 5 mg orally once a
Day maintenance dose 5 to 10 mg orally once a day maximum dose 10 mg a day usual pediatric dose for hypertension 6 to 17 years maintenance dose 2.5 to 5 mg orally once a day maximum dose 5 mg a day the oral tablet formulation may be taken with or without food the oral solution should not be shaken or mixed with food or beverages prior to administration the dose
That 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 the oral solution formulation contains glycerol which could result in upset stomach headache and our diarrhea this drug has been used safely in patients
With chronic obstructive pulmonary disease while compensated heart failure peripheral vascular disease diabetes mellitus and with abnormal lipid profiles the magnitude of blood pressure reduction is correlated with the height of per treatment elevation get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to amlodipine hives difficulty breathing
Swelling of your face lips tongue or throat in rare cases when you first start taking amlodipine you’re ain’t gonna make it worse or you could have a heart attack see convergency 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 nasty sweating call your doctor at once if you
Have pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest worsening chest pain swelling in your feet or ankles severe drowsiness or a lightheaded feeling like you might pass out common andly defined side effects may include dizziness drowsiness feeling tired stomach pain nausea or flushing warm redness or tingly feeling remember keep this in all other medicines out of
The reach of children never share your medicines with others and use amlodipine only for the indication prescribed med archive does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare ministered with the aid of materials provided the information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses directions precautions warnings drug interactions
Allergic reactions or adverse effects if you have questions about the substances you are taking check with your doctor nurse or pharmacist
Transcribed from video
Amlodipine Usage, Amlodipine Dosage and Amlodipine Side Effects. By MedArchive