Amlodipine bensilate, also known as Norvasc, is a medicine used to lower blood pressure and is used in the treatment of some patients with hypertension or chronic heart failure, for example.
Amlodipine bensilate is produced by Pfizer Laboratories and can be purchased from conventional pharmacies in 5 mg or 10 mg carton boxes.
Price of amlodipine bensilate
The price of amlodipine bensilate may range from 35 to 110 reais depending on the dosage and amount of tablets.
Indications of amlodipine bensilate
Amlodipine bensilate is indicated for the treatment of hypertension and angina pectoris due to myocardial ischemia.
Mode of use of amlodipine bensilate
The mode of use of amlodipine bensilate consists of the ingestion of 1 tablet of 5 mg once daily, and the dose may be increased to 10 mg per day.
Side effects of amlodipine bensilate
The side effects of amlodipine bensilate include excessive tiredness, dizziness, headache, palpitations and drowsiness.
Contraindications of amlodipine bensilate
Amlodipine bensilate is contraindicated for patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula and should be ingested only with medical indication in case of hepatic insufficiency and heart failure.