About Amdocal 10mg Tablets
Calcium channel blocker
Used for
- High blood pressure
- Angina (chest pain)
- Coronary artery disease
Usual adult dose
Usually 5 mg once daily; maximum 10 mg once daily.
Usual dose in children
For ages 6–17: usually 2.5–5 mg once daily; safety above 5 mg is not established.
Common side effects
- Ankle swelling
- Dizziness
- Flushing
- Headache
Important warnings
- May cause low blood pressure or fainting.
- Use cautiously with severe liver disease or aortic stenosis.
- Worsening chest pain or heart attack can rarely occur after starting or increasing treatment.
Pregnancy
Use only when clinically necessary; discuss risks and benefits with a healthcare professional.
Breastfeeding
Amlodipine enters breast milk in small amounts; effects on nursing infants are uncertain.
Interactions
- Clarithromycin and some antifungals can increase amlodipine levels.
- Simvastatin exposure may increase; limit simvastatin to 20 mg daily.
- Other blood-pressure medicines may increase dizziness or low blood pressure.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.