HTN; Prinzmetal's (variant) angina. Monotherapy or in combination w/ other antianginal drugs in patient w/ angina refractory to nitrates &/or adequate doses of β-blockers. Prophylaxis of chronic stable angina pectoris.
View Almobest overdosage for action to be taken in the event of an overdose.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Known sensitivity to amlodipine or dihydropyridines. Not to be used in cardiogenic shock, clinically significant aortic stenosis, unstable angina (excluding Prinzmetal's angina).
Increased reports of pulmonary oedema in patients w/ NYHA III & IV heart failure. Hypertensive crisis. Hepatic impairment. Not to be administered during pregnancy or lactation, or to women of childbearing potential. Not recommended in childn.
C08CA01 - amlodipine ; Belongs to the class of dihydropyridine derivative selective calcium-channel blockers with mainly vascular effects. Used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.