Amlodipine 10 mg Tablets — Generic For Norvasc — Lupin

Medication Summary

Medication Summary: This section summarizes DailyMed drug label information to make the label easier to understand. It is not a substitute for the official label, pharmacist counseling, prescriber instructions, or medical advice.

Overview

Amlodipine besylate tablets are a calcium channel blocker taken by mouth. They are used alone or with other medicines to treat high blood pressure and certain types of chest pain related to coronary artery disease.

For high blood pressure, amlodipine is used to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure can reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular events, including stroke and myocardial infarction.

The label also says amlodipine may be used for chronic stable angina, vasospastic angina, and in some patients with documented coronary artery disease to reduce the risk of hospitalization for angina and the need for a revascularization procedure.

Storage Information

Storage Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature] and dispense in tight, light-resistant containers (USP). Store amlodipine besylate tablets at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).

Key Counseling Points

• Take amlodipine exactly as prescribed.
• It is taken by mouth once daily.
• Amlodipine may be used alone or with other medicines for blood pressure or angina.
• Do not use this medicine if you have a known sensitivity to amlodipine.
• Tell your healthcare provider if you have liver problems, since a lower starting dose may be used.
• Watch for swelling, dizziness, flushing, palpitations, fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, or sleepiness.
• The label warns that worsening angina or a heart attack can occur after starting or increasing the dose, especially with severe obstructive coronary artery disease.
• Use caution if you take simvastatin, sildenafil, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, or medicines that affect CYP3A.
• If symptoms of low blood pressure occur, the label advises monitoring and medical evaluation.
• The label says to avoid doses of simvastatin greater than 20 mg daily when used with amlodipine.

Helpful Patient Education

Amlodipine besylate tablets are an oral calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension and certain forms of angina. The product labeling also describes use in patients with coronary artery disease to help reduce the risk of hospitalization for angina and the need for a coronary revascularization procedure.

This pharmacy product page content is based on DailyMed label information and summarizes approved uses, common adverse reactions such as edema, and important drug interaction considerations, including simvastatin, sildenafil, and CYP3A inhibitors or inducers.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-07-17 02:44:03