SALT INFORMATION
Amlodipine 5 MG

USE
It is used in the management of hypertension and coronary artery disease (chronic stable angina, vasospastic angina).It can be used as either monotherapy or combination therapy for the management of hypertension or coronary artery disease.
Common Side Effect
Include peripheral edema, dizziness, palpitations, flushing, fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, somnolence, insomnia.
Precaution
Avoid if you are in shock including shock caused by heart problems, if you have severe low blood pressure (hypotension), have liver problems or if you are taking antifungal drugs (ketoconazole or itraconazole), antibiotic drugs (rifampicin, erythromycin, clarithromycin).

Class of Drug - Angioselective Calcium Channel Blocker
Route of Administration - Oral
Bioavailability - 64 to 90%
Biological Half Life - 30 to 50 Hours
Excretion - Kidney