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Amlodipine (or S-Amlodipine, the pure chirally active enantiomer with lower incidence of ankle edema) is a third-generation dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It inhibits transmembrane influx of extracellular calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle and cardiac muscle through L-type channels, resulting in potent peripheral arterial and coronary vasodilation with an exceptionally long half-life (30-50 hours). Indicated for essential hypertension, chronic stable angina pectoris, and vasospastic (Prinzmetal's) angina.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
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Usage Guidelines
Take orally once daily with a glass of water, with or without meals. Maintain consistent daily timing. Can be taken morning or evening.
General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.
Possible Side Effects
Common: Dose-dependent peripheral ankle edema, flushing, palpitations, dizziness, headache, fatigue, nausea. Rare/Severe: Severe hypotension, paradoxical worsening of angina/myocardial infarction upon initiation or dose increase in severe obstructive CAD, and gingival hyperplasia.
*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.
Precautions & Warnings
Pedal edema is a localized hydrostatic phenomenon, not heart failure; S-enantiomer formulations or co-administration with ARBs/ACEIs reduces its occurrence. Caution in severe aortic stenosis and severe hepatic impairment.
Schedule H (Prescription Required)
This medication is scheduled under statutory drug regulatory frameworks (CDSCO / Drugs & Cosmetics Rules). Dispensing requires a valid medical prescription from a registered medical practitioner. Self-medication or unsupervised dosage adjustment carries significant clinical risks.
Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Clinical Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always consult a registered medical practitioner or qualified cardiologist/pharmacist before initiating, altering, or substituting any cardiovascular medication.