A generic is considered to be as safe and effective as the original drug
Amlodipine, initially approved by the FDA in 1987, is a popular antihypertensive drug belonging to the group of drugs called dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers
Amlodipine besylate tablets are formulated as white tablets equivalent to 2
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex® US Brand Name
Some other salt forms of amlodipine products are mesylate, maleate, and camsylate
It has a role as an antihypertensive agent, a calcium channel blocker and a vasodilator agent
It can cause urinary retention and increased need to urinate at nighttime
[4] It is taken by mouth
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Amlodipine, valsartan, and hydrochlorothiazide is a combination of medicines that is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension)
Pill with imprint U 5 is White, Round and has been identified as Amlodipine Besylate 5 mg
It is used to treat high blood pressure
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- Dihydropyridine Calcium-Channel Blocking Agents