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Amlodipine Besylate

A once-daily calcium-channel blocker for high blood pressure and angina.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • high blood pressure
  • preventing angina attacks

Common side effects

  • swollen ankles, feet and legs
  • headaches and dizziness
  • flushing
  • palpitations
  • tiredness

Cautions

  • do not stop suddenly
  • may not suit low blood pressure, heart failure or recent heart attack
  • avoid grapefruit — increases side effects

Interactions

  • simvastatin
  • rifampicin
  • antifungals like fluconazole
  • ciclosporin or tacrolimus
  • St John's wort
  • grapefruit and grapefruit juice (avoid)

Pregnancy: not usually recommended — safer alternatives exist

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: NHS Medicines A–Z, nhs.uk/medicines/amlodipine (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations15

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
AmlongTablet ( Uncoated )5 mg (USP)ADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. LtdPOM
Amlong-10Tablet ( Uncoated )10 mgADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. LtdPOM
Amlowin-10Tablet ( Uncoated Tablet )10 mgMeditime Pvt LtdPOM
AMLOWIN -5Tablet ( Uncoated Tablet )5 mg (USP)Meditime Pvt.Ltd (Green Pharmacy Godown)POM
AmsachTablet2.5 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
Apine 10Tablet ( Uncoated )10mg ( BP )Advance medical pvt ltdPOM
Apine 5Tablet ( Uncoated )5mg ( BP )Advance medical pvt ltdPOM
CARDISAN 10Tablet10mgAzmi naeem medical and diagonostic centre pvt ltdPOM
CARDISAN 5Tablet5mgAzmi naeem medical and diagonostic centre pvt ltdPOM
Hovasc 10 (Hovid)Tablet10mgHeart Land PharmacyPOM
Hovasc 5 (Hovid)Tablet5 mgHeart Land PharmacyPOM
Primodil 10Tablet ( Uncoated )10mgADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. LtdPOM
Primodil 5Tablet ( Uncoated Tablet )5mgADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt LtdPOM
Stamlo 10Tablet10mgState Trading Organization PlcPOM
Stamlo 5Tablet5 mgState Trading Organization PlcPOM
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