Amlodipine Prescription Online

Amlodipine - Overview

Amlodipine prescription medication is sometimes prescribed to people who need treatment for hypertension, chronic stable angina, and coronary artery disease. People who might need amlodipine prescription medication can use Push Health to connect with a medical provider who can prescribed amlodipine medication, including generic amlodipine besylate tablets, amlodipine 10 mg tablets, amlodipine 5 mg tablets, amlodipine 2.5 mg tablets, and others when appropriate to do so.

What Is Amlodipine Used For?

Amlodipine prescription medication, marketed under the brand name Norvasc, is a sometimes used in the management of hypertension and some other conditions. Like diltiazem, nifedipine (Procardia), and verapamil, amlodipine medication belongs to a class of medications known as calcium channel blockers. Amlodipine medication is thought to work by inhibiting the influx of calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle and cardiac muscle, causing vasodilation of the vascular smooth muscle and thereby reducing blood pressure. Amlodipine medication is sometimes combined with the medication benazepril and marketed under the name Lotrel as well as with valsartan (Diovan) to form the medication Exforge.

Amlodipine - Dosage and Cost

Amlodipine tablets are white tablets that are generally available as amlodipine 2.5 mg tablets, amlodipine 5 mg tablets, and amlodipine 10 mg tablets. Depending on the dosing, amlodipine tablets might be diamond, round, or elongated octagon in shape. Amlodipine medication is considered moderately affordable, costing approximately 80 cents per amlodipine 10mg tablet at many pharmacies when paying out of pocket. In some cases, an amlodipine prescription discount card might help provide additional savings when buying amlodipine tablets. After oral administration of amlodipine medication, peak plasma concentrations typically occur between 6 and 12 hours. Amlodipine coupons may also be available at times online or from the manufacturer. Some insurance plans may also help cover costs associated with an amlodipine prescription when buying amlodipine medication at the pharmacy.

Amlodipine prescription medication is a salt version of the long-acting calcium channel blocker amlodipine. The bioavailability of amlodipine prescription tablets is not thought to be affected if taken with food. While circulating, more than 90% of the amlodipine drug is bound to proteins in the plasma. Amlodipine prescription medication is converted into inactive metabolites in the liver and the majority of amlodipine metabolites are excreted in the urine. Amlodipine medication has a terminal elimination half-life of 30-50 hours which is not significantly affected in the setting of renal impairment. Amlodipine tablets should be stored at controlled room temperatures of 59° to 86° F. Amlodipine besylate is found as a white crystalline powder.

Can I Buy Amlodipine Online?

Amlodipine is a prescription medication in the United States. As a result, one cannot just buy amlodipine online as the first step is getting a prescription from a licensed medical provider. Additionally, amlodipine OTC (over the counter) is not available for this reason, either. People needing a new or refill on their amlodipine prescription can use Push Health to connect with licensed medical providers in their area and get an amlodipine besylate prescription, including amlodipine 5 mg and amlodipine 10 mg tablets, when appropriate to do so.

Amlodipine - Side Effects

Amlodipine prescription medication should not be given to anyone who has a known hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to amlodipine. Common side effects of amlodipine tablets include headache, fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain and somnolence. Amlodipine can also cause drops in blood pressure which can cause symptoms. Amlodipine tablets have not been found to affect serum calcium concentrations. Amlodipine and alcohol should not be used together. Amlodipine prescription tablets have shown a favorable safety profile when used over long periods of time. Questions regarding side effects related to taking amlodipine medication should be directed to one's medical provider and pharmacist prior to use.

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