Amlodipine
Calcium Channel Blocker · Hypertension
Drug Overview
- Active Ingredient
- Amlodipine Besylate
- Brand Name
- Norvasc
- Drug Class
- Calcium Channel Blocker
- Therapeutic Indication
- Hypertension
- Treats
- Hypertension
- Available Dosages
- 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg tablets
- Mechanism of Action
- Calcium channel blocker
- Pregnancy Category
- Category C
- Generic Available
- Yes
Warning & Precautions
May cause peripheral edema. Use with caution in patients with heart failure.
Clinical Identifiers
- RxNorm (RxCUI)
- 17767
- NDC (National Drug Code)
- 0069-1530-68