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Amlodipine Dosage Directions

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Amlodipine dosage depends upon your age, clinical condition and other medications you might be taking and should be taken at same time every day, either with or without food.

Dosage per day

The usual recommended dosage of Amlodipine is 5 mg per day, in adults and ranges usually from 2.5 mg to 5 mg per day in children.

Amlodipine Storage

Amlodipine is usually stored at room temperature (25 degree Celsius) away from heat, moisture and direct light. It should be stored in air tight container away from children and pets.

Amlodipine Side effects

Common side effects of Amlodipine include

• Headache or irregular heartbeat,
• Dizziness or drowsiness,
• Heart palpitations or tired feeling,
• Stomach pain or flushing (redness, warmth or tingly feeling).

Serious side effects of Amlodipine include

• Chest pain or heavy feeling,
• Pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest,
• Swelling in your hands, ankles or feet,
• Nausea, diarrhea or sweating,
• Pain in arm or shoulder and general ill feeling.

Amlodipine Precautions to be followed

Consult your medical professional if you have any medical history.

Amlodipine is usually not recommended if you suffer from liver ailments (such as liver failure) and congestive heart failure.

Is usually not recommended during pregnancy.

Do not take Amlodipine if you are pregnant (or planning to become pregnant) or breastfeeding.

Do not take this drug if you suffer from various allergies.

Avoid taking Amlodipine if you have any unusual or allergic reaction to any of its active or inactive components.

Amlodipine Benefits

Amlodipine is regarded as an ultimate, optimum and unique solution, with high caliber to treat hypertension effectively.