Amlodipine
Amlodipine relaxes the muscles of your heart and blood vessels, lowering blood pressure and improving blood flow.
Dosage by Body Weight
In children, it is used for hypertension under specialist guidance. It is not an infant weight-based medicine in routine WHO emergency tables.
- Body Weight
- Children 6-17 years
- Dose
- 2.5 mg to 5 mg
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Doses exceeding 5 mg haven't been widely studied in pediatric patients.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children 6-17 years | 2.5 mg to 5 mg | Once daily | Doses exceeding 5 mg haven't been widely studied in pediatric patients. |
Formulation
Tablet
Purpose
Calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and chest pain (angina).
Generic Name
Amlodipine Besylate
Branded Drug Names
Amlodipine is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:
- Norvasc
- Amlokind
- Stampress
Scheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.