Amlodipine
Amlodipine is used to treat hypertension, Norvasc is the common brand name under the drug class called Calcium-channel blockers. The recommended dosage of Amlodipine is unknown.
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| Amlodipine |
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Hypertension Drugs |
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Basic Medical Information |
| Common Brand Name |
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Norvasc |
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| Drug Class |
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Calcium-channel Blockers |
2.9% Hypertension Drugs have Calcium-channel blockers |
| Legal Status |
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Pom (uk), Rx-only (us) |
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| Possible Side Effects |
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Headache, Swelling, Dizziness, Flushing, Fatigue, Nausea, Palpitations |
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| Precautions & Contraindications |
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Angina, Arrhythmia, Surgery, Kidney Disease, Bleeding Disorder, Allergies, Pregnant, Breastfeeding |
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| Excretion |
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Renal |
38.2% Hypertension Drugs have Renal |
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Dosage, Usage and Forms |
| Route of Administration |
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Oral |
82.4% Hypertension Drugs have Oral |
| Forms |
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Tablet |
64.7% Hypertension Drugs have Tablet |
| Tablet Formulations |
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2.5 Mg, 5 Mg, 10 Mg |
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Chemical Data |
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| Chemicals |
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Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Chlorine |
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| Formula |
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C20h25cln2o5 |
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| Melting Point (C) |
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| Phase (solid/liquid) |
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Solid |
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