Amlodipin Sandoz
Amlodipin Sandoz is a medication that belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers and it is used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina).
Form
tabletti
Strength
10 mg
Active Ingredient
Amlodipine besylate
Manufacturer
Sandoz A/S
How to Use
Dosage
The usual starting dose is 5 mg once a day. Your doctor may increase the dose to 10 mg once a day.
Method
Take the tablet with a glass of water at the same time each day, with or without food.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 10 mg for adults and 5 mg for children.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache, dizziness, sleepiness
- •Palpitations (feeling your heartbeat)
- •Shortness of breath
- •Abdominal pain, nausea
- •Swelling of the ankles
- •Tiredness, weakness
- •Visual impairment, double vision
- •Muscle cramps
RARE
- •Confusion
Important Warnings
- Do not take Amlodipin Sandoz if you are allergic to amlodipine or any other calcium channel blockers.
- Talk to your doctor if you have recently had a heart attack or have heart failure.
- Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking this medicine, as it can increase the levels of amlodipine in your blood.
- Amlodipin Sandoz may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or tiredness. If this happens, do not drive or operate machinery and contact your doctor.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Significant adverse effects include ankle oedema and orthostatic hypotension. Consider potential interactions. Avoid grapefruit. (updated 17.2.2025)