Amlodipine

Blood pressure medicine (calcium channel blocker)
PRESCRIPTION ONLY IN INDIA

Amlodipine is a blood pressure medicine (calcium channel blocker) found in 36 medicines sold in India, such as Amlong 5, Amlokind 5, Stamlo 5. Below: what it is for, how it works, how to take it, side effects, interactions and pregnancy advice.

What it is used for

Lowers blood pressure and prevents chest pain (angina).

How it works

A calcium channel blocker that relaxes the muscle in artery walls, lowering blood pressure and easing angina.

How to take it

Usually 5 to 10 mg once a day, any time, with or without food.

Common side effects

  • Ankle swelling
  • Flushing
  • Headache
  • Tiredness
  • Palpitations

Get medical help straight away if

  • Chest pain that is worse than usual
  • Fainting
  • Swollen gums

Be careful

Can cause ankle swelling or flushing.

Other medicines and interactions

Simvastatin above 20 mg should not be combined with it. Clarithromycin, itraconazole and grapefruit juice can raise its level.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Generally avoided in pregnancy unless the doctor decides it is the best choice; nifedipine is the calcium channel blocker most often used. Small amounts pass into breast milk; ask your doctor.

Brands of Amlodipine (19)

Abamlo 5Amdepin 5Amlip-5Amlodac 5Amlogard 5Amlokind 5Amlong 10Amlong 2.5Amlong 5Amlopin-5Amlopres 5Amlosafe 5Amlovas-5Amodep 5Amtas-5Norvasc 5Stamlo 10Stamlo 2.5Stamlo 5

Combination medicines that contain Amlodipine (17)

Amlopres TLAmlopres-ATArbitel-AMCresar AMEritel-AMSartel AMStamlo-TTazloc-AMTelista-AMTellzy-AMTelma-AMTelmed AMTelmikind-AMTelpres AM 40/5Telsar ATelsartan-AMTelvas-AM

Common questions

What is Amlodipine used for?

Lowers blood pressure and prevents chest pain (angina).

How does Amlodipine work?

A calcium channel blocker that relaxes the muscle in artery walls, lowering blood pressure and easing angina.

How should I take Amlodipine?

Usually 5 to 10 mg once a day, any time, with or without food.

What are the side effects of Amlodipine?

Common: Ankle swelling, flushing, headache, tiredness, palpitations. Get help straight away for: Chest pain that is worse than usual, fainting, swollen gums.

Does Amlodipine interact with other medicines?

Simvastatin above 20 mg should not be combined with it. Clarithromycin, itraconazole and grapefruit juice can raise its level.

Is Amlodipine safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Generally avoided in pregnancy unless the doctor decides it is the best choice; nifedipine is the calcium channel blocker most often used. Small amounts pass into breast milk; ask your doctor.

Does Amlodipine need a prescription in India?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Which brands contain Amlodipine?

Abamlo 5, Amdepin 5, Amlip-5, Amlodac 5, Amlogard 5, Amlokind 5, Amlong 10, Amlong 2.5, Amlong 5, Amlopin-5, Amlopres 5, Amlopres TL, Amlopres-AT, Amlosafe 5, Amlovas-5, Amodep 5, Amtas-5, Arbitel-AM, Cresar AM, Eritel-AM, Norvasc 5, Sartel AM, Stamlo 10, Stamlo 2.5, Stamlo 5 and 11 more.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu from standard prescribing information.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.