What Is The Brand Name For Amlodipine

I am looking for Amlodipine 5mg in a white oblong tablet form. The box is white with red ends. I never noticed the brand name on the box, it must be small. I always thought it was the original Amlodipine. ## I have been taking Amlodipine 10 mg. they have been a light blue or baby blue. Just had prescription refilled, the ones I received a white and on one side of pill showed a mark that looks like an e then 57. Drugest is closed today. Need to know is the same as I have been taking?

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Levamlodipine (INN), also known as levoamlodipine or S-amlodipine is a pharmacologically active enantiomer of amlodipine.[1] Amlodipine belongs to the dihydropyridine group of calcium channel blocker used as an antihypertensive and antianginal agent.[2] Levamlodipine is currently marketed in Russia under the brand name EsCordi Cor (Actavis Pharma), in Brazil under the brand name Novanlo (Biolab Sanus) and in India under the trade names Eslo (Zuventus Healthcar...

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Telmisartan, sold under the brand name Micardis among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease.[1] It is a reasonable initial treatment for high blood pressure.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Versions are available as the combination[2] telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide, telmisartan/cilnidipine[3] and telmisartan/amlodipine.[1] Compared to ot...

I have taken Novasc without significant side effects however amlodipine causes shortness of breath what is the difference ## Hello, Cherrylyn! How are you? It could be due to one of the inactive ingredients in the generic, they don't have to be the same as those used in the name brand. To avoid the problem, you may want to ask your doctor to prescribe it as brand medically necessary, so you no longer receive the generic fem your pharmacy. Is there anything else I can help with? ## No thank you, I've already done that.

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Are Amlodipine Amlovasc the same as Amlodipine besylate? ## Yes, Amlovasc is just a brand name for Amlodipine, so Amlodipine is the generic and is usually cheaper to purchase. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I live in South Africa and do not know if this will be of any help. I use Amloc, 5mg. Amloc is amlodipine maleate, which does not cause any swelling. Previously I was on amlodipine besylate which caused me to swell up like I was trying to outdo an elephant. My neighbor experienced the same - besylate causes swelling, maleate does not. Both are amlodipine, only different components of it.

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Amlodipine/benazepril, sold under the brand name Lotrel among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure.[1] It is a combination of amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker and benazepril, an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor.[1] It may be used if a single agent is not sufficient.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include cough, dizziness, and swelling.[1] Serious side effects may i...

what pharmacy in kansas city missouri carries amlodipine besylate 10 mg color blue, round, side1 10,size 2 m. ## I am sorry, but there is no way to know, ahead of time, which pharmacy carries a medication from any given manufacturer. The only thing I can suggest is contacting the pharmacies in your area and asking them. If they don't carry the one manufactured by Mylan, they may be able to order it in for you. Do you have a problem with other manufacturers? ## My patient had an allergic reaction to the Amneal brand of amlodipine but not to the Mylan brand. What do you feel is the difference between the two products?

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Amlodipine/atorvastatin, sold under the brand name Caduet among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication for the treatment of high cholesterol and high blood pressure. It contains a statin and a calcium channel blocker.[1][2] Contents 1 Society and culture 1.1 Brand names 2 References 3 External links Society and culture Brand names Amlodipine/atorvastatin is marketed under the brand name Caduet in the United States, Australia, and Russia, and...

Are all Generic created equally. I was taking the generic Amlodipine Besylate that was Blue with A9 on front an M on back. Latest refill is a white pill with G58 on front an 5 on back. After 3 days it appears that it is not working as well os the other one dir. So again are all generics created equally. ## Unfortunately, no. US generic medications are allowed to differ from their name brand counterparts by as much as plus or minus 20% in the active ingredient. This means that while the one you were taking may have had the full amount, the new one might not. The FDA considers this a safe, therapeutic window of different. But, for some people, it does create problems. Your best bet is to consult with your doctor about it, they may be able to write you a prescription for brand medically ne...

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I take Norvasc, Amlodipine is the generic. Generics do not always have anything but the main drug ingredient due to patents on the original drug? I have worked with my current Doctor to take it twice a day 12 hours apart. I always had a higher BP reading in AM so I take 5 mg twice a day and if it gets to high I take 7.59 mg and monitor closely. Its working. ## Sorry, I ment to say I take 7.50mgs at 5PM if it is running high. This helps AM high BP for me and then I take 5mgs in AM to get through the day. ## Generics still contain fillers, in most cases, along with the active ingredient, the patent on a name brand doesn't prevent them from using them. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Amlodipine as possibly including nausea, headache, dizziness, increased urination, and hypote...

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i took lotrel for hypertension for 5 years with great success. within the past year amlodipine-benaz became available as a generic for lotrel. i know that some generics are better than others. is amlodipine-benaz considered a generic having good results for people. ## I took LOTREL for several years; then switched to amlodipine-benaz . I have taken it for several years with as good as results as the lotrel. my blood pressure is well within the normal limits. ## I agree, I have been on it for several years with no problems! ## It is just a generic for Lotrel. Learn more Lotrel details here. And when it comes to generics, there can be slight differences between them and the name brand, but for most people the differences are therapeutically insignificant. The only time you should be cauti...

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Aliskiren/amlodipine/hydrochlorothiazide, sold under the brand name Amturnide, is a fixed-dose combination medication that is used to treat high blood pressure.[1][2] It contains aliskiren, amlodipine, and hydrochlorothiazide.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] It was approved for medical use in the United States in December 2010.[1][3][4] Amturnide was withdrawn by Novartis from the US ma...

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Amlodipine/valsartan, sold under the brand name Exforge among others, is a blood pressure lowering combination drug. It contains amlodipine, a dihydropyridine-type calcium channel blocker, and valsartan, an angiotensin receptor blocker.[3] This combination is usually well tolerated and effective for the reduction of blood pressure.[4] The combination was approved for medical use in the United States in June 2007.[5] The combination is also avail...

Has anyone experienced migraine headaches while taking Amlodipine? ## No headaches but watched my blood pressure increase up to 200/95 immediately after it was swallowed. In the beginning it was okay but they changed manufacturers and who knows what inactive ingredients were added. Quit taking it and now only take Brand name Dyazide 37.5mg/25 mg capsule once a day in the morning same time every day. I even tried brand name NORVASC (amlodipine besylate) and that increased my blood pressure up to stroke levels. ## I have had no problem with Amlodipine. It has finally been the answer to my blood pressure problems. I was given 2.5 mg and it didn't help much but my doctor added another 2.5 mg at night and it's been wonderful. I have the 5mg to take - just in case. We tried that first...

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I've been taking the Reaptan brand of Perindopril/Amlodipine (5mg-5mg) & now I am experiencing side effects as such as dizziness, mild headache, stomach pain, hypotension and finger cramps. I fear it may cause more risks to my system. Should I stop taking this medication? ## How long have you been taking it? How are you doing, now? Has there been any change? If you have high blood pressure, or a cardiac condition, it is far more risky for you to let such a condition remain uncontrolled, since they have the potential to be fatal. They could result in a heart attack, stroke, or congestive heart failure. The issues you've reported are listed by the NIH as being normal side effects of this medication, you may also experience increased urination. Most side effects taper off, and ...

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Amlodipine/valsartan, sold under the brand name Exforge among others, is a blood pressure lowering combination drug. It contains amlodipine, a dihydropyridine-type calcium channel blocker, and valsartan, an angiotensin receptor blocker.[3] This combination is usually well tolerated and effective for the reduction of blood pressure.[4] The combination was approved for medical use in the United States in June 2007.[5] The combination is also avail...

My husband takes the blue generic version of amlodipine/benazepril. When the pharmacy filled it again they shipped Dr. Reddy's brand of 5/20 amlodipine/benazepril and when he started it he had chest pains and anxiety. Could this be be due to the change to Dr Reddy's brand? ## Hello, Melody! How is he doing, now? Has there been any change? Yes, as permitted by the Hatch Waxman Act of 1984, there can be differences between generic medications. But what are the markings on the pills he's received? This information would help me look into more details on it for you. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension.

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I've been taking amlodipine 10 mg for over 2 years with no real issues and was recently switched to a smaller white tablet made by Cipla and I've been experiencing side effects like headaches, frequent urination and ED. I never had these with the previous manufacturer. Is is possible that the formulation is different enough to cause these issues? At the ER for an unrelated injury last night they gave me a different brand because I was due and my BP was up and some of the effects went away, so it led to me think about this..... ## Hello, Mike! How are you? There can be slight fluctuations in the amount of the active ingredient from one generic to another and, since you've had the advent of new side effects, there's a chance that this new one actually has a little more Aml...

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Amlodipine Besylate + Valsartan

Amlodipine/valsartan, sold under the brand name Exforge among others, is a blood pressure lowering combination drug. It contains amlodipine, a dihydropyridine-type calcium channel blocker, and valsartan, an angiotensin receptor blocker.[3] This combination is usually well tolerated and effective for the reduction of blood pressure.[4] The combination was approved for medical use in the United States in June 2007.[5] The combination is also avail...

Amlodipine + Valsartan + Hydrochloorothiazide

Amlodipine/valsartan, sold under the brand name Exforge among others, is a blood pressure lowering combination drug. It contains amlodipine, a dihydropyridine-type calcium channel blocker, and valsartan, an angiotensin receptor blocker.[3] This combination is usually well tolerated and effective for the reduction of blood pressure.[4] The combination was approved for medical use in the United States in June 2007.[5] The combination is also avail...