Dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker

The Dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker class covers 1 of the active ingredients in this catalogue, including Amlodipine. Ingredients in one class share a mechanism of action, so their interactions, contraindications and typical side effects tend to overlap.

Active ingredients

• Amlodipine

  Dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker

  C08CA01

  Amlodipine is a long-acting dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker used in adults and children for hypertension and chronic stable or vasospastic angina. Its long half-life supports once-daily oral dosing with a stable blood-pressure profile.

Medications

• 
  Norvasc

  Amlodipine

  2.5mg · 5mg · 10mg

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