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Amlodipine

Amlodipine is a calcium-channel blocker used for Hypertension and selected angina. It relaxes arteries and works gradually rather than treating an acute chest-pain episode.

Norvasc

Hypertension, Angina Pectoris

2.5 · 5 · 10mg

Amlodipine 2.5mg, 5mg and 10mg tablets, used in the management of hypertension and angina pectoris. A dihydropyridine that relaxes vascular muscle.

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Tribenzor

Hypertension

20/5/12.5 · 40/5/12.5mg

Olmesartan, amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide in one film-coated tablet for hypertension. Receptor blockade, calcium blockade and a diuretic together.

From$1.95/ tabletView

Azor

Hypertension

20/5mg

Olmesartan with amlodipine as a 20/5mg film-coated tablet for hypertension. Two classes in one: an angiotensin receptor blocker and a calcium channel blocker.

From$1.95/ tabletView

Key points

  • Ankle swelling, flushing, headache and dizziness can occur and should be reviewed if persistent.
  • Amlodipine does not replace emergency treatment for new or worsening chest pain.
  • Fainting, severe breathlessness or signs of a heart attack or stroke needs emergency care.

Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks and prescription requirements.

Important safety checks

Blood pressure, liver disease, heart failure, severe valve disease and other blood-pressure medicines require review. Do not stop long-term treatment solely because a reading improves.

When to seek urgent care

Seek emergency help for crushing chest pain, sudden breathlessness, facial droop, one-sided weakness, speech difficulty, collapse or facial swelling with breathing difficulty.

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