⚕️ Full Prescribing Information
For complete safety information, warnings, and dosage guidelines:
View FDA Label (PDF) →📋 Overview
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow. It treats high blood pressure and chest pain.
How It Works
Amlodipine blocks calcium from entering heart and blood vessel muscle cells, causing them to relax and lowering blood pressure.
✓ FDA Approved Uses
- High blood pressure
- Chest pain (angina)
- Coronary artery disease
⚡ Common Side Effects
Contact your doctor if these persist or worsen:
- Swelling in ankles/feet
- Dizziness
- Flushing
- Fatigue
- Headache
🚨 Serious Side Effects
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
- Worsening chest pain
- Severe low blood pressure
- Liver problems
⚠️ Do Not Use If
- Severe aortic stenosis
- Very low blood pressure
📢 Important Warnings
- Worsening chest pain when starting
- Low blood pressure
- Liver problems