Amlodipine : Before Using

Amlodipine - Systemic

Brand Names

Norvasc Amlodipine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For amlodipine, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to amlodipine. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Amlodipine has not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in pets have shown that, at very high doses, amlodipine may cause fetal death. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether amlodipine passes into breast milk. Although most medication pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be using safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are taking this drug and who wish to breast-feed must discuss this with their family doctor.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of amlodipine in child with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

Elderly people may be especially sensitive to the effects of amlodipine. This may increase the risk of side effects during treat.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are using any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of amlodipine. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Congestive heart failure There is a small risk that amlodipine may make this condition worse

Liver disease Higher blood levels of amlodipine may result and a smaller dose may be needed

Very low blood pressure Amlodipine may make this condition worse