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Hypertension: Usual Initial Dose: 5 mg once daily with a maximum dose of 10 mg once daily.
Small, Fragile or Elderly Individuals or Patients with Hepatic Insufficiency: Start on 2.5 mg once daily and this dose may be used when adding amlodipine to other antihypertensive therapy or as prescribed by a physician. Dose may be increased depending on the patient's response.
Chronic Stable or Vasospastic Angina: Recommended Dose: 5-10 mg with the lower dose suggested in the elderly and in patients with hepatic insufficiency. Most patients will require 10 mg for adequate effects or as prescribed by a physician.
Administration: Amlodipine is given by mouth as the besilate, but doses are usually expressed in terms of the base.
