Amlodipine-VERTEX

Amlodipine-VERTEX

Amlodipine-VERTEX is a medication primarily used to manage high blood pressure and prevent chest pain (angina). These tablets contain the active ingredient Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker that helps relax blood vessels and improve blood flow. By lowering blood pressure, Amlodipine-VERTEX reduces the risk of strokes and heart attacks. It is typically prescribed for daily use to ensure consistent blood pressure control. This medication is well-suited for individuals with chronic hypertension and those experiencing variant angina. Amlodipine-VERTEX is available in tablet form, allowing for convenient dosage administration. It is an important component of a comprehensive cardiovascular treatment plan.

Active substance:

Amlodipine besylate

Pharmachologic effect:

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that dilates blood vessels and improves blood flow. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and chest pain (angina).

Indications:


  • Hypertension
  • Chronic stable angina
  • Vasospastic angina (Prinzmetal's angina)

Contraindications:


  • Severe hypotension
  • Shock (including cardiogenic shock)
  • Obstruction of the outflow tract of the left ventricle (e.g., high-grade aortic stenosis)
  • Hemodynamically unstable heart failure after acute myocardial infarction
  • Known hypersensitivity to amlodipine or any of the excipients

Side effects:


In order of decreasing probability: Edema, Fatigue, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Somnolence, Dizziness, Palpitations, Flushing

Dosing and Administration:


The usual initial antihypertensive oral dose of amlodipine is 5 mg once daily, and the maximum dose is 10 mg once daily. For angina, the recommended dose is 5-10 mg once daily. The dose should be adjusted according to the patient's response.

Storage:


Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C (77°F).


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Amlodipine-VERTEX
in Cyrillic : Амлодипин-ВЕРТЕКС
SUBSTANCE
Amlodipine
DOSAGE FORM
tablets
MANUFACTURER

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available pack options :

5mg x 30 tablets $8.50
5mg x 60 tablets $8.52
10mg x 30 tablets $8.54
10mg x 60 tablets $8.56


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