S-Amlodipine Pharmacology

S-Amlodipine

About S-Amlodipine
Calcium Channel Blocker (dihydropyridine class), Anti hypertensive,anti angina.
Mechanism of Action of S-Amlodipine
S-Amlodipine, which is an enantiomer of Amlodipine; is a dihydropyridine Ca2+ channel blocker. It exerts it`s antihypertensive action through blocking the influx of Ca2+ ions through voltage gated L-type Calcium channels to the peripheral vascular smooth muscle cells, Coronary smooth muscle cells and to the myocardial cells and causes dilatation of vascular endothelium, decrease peripheral resistance, & reduce myocardial oxygen demand and improves oxygen supply to myocardial cells. It directly dilates vascular smooth muscle and reduces hypertension.
Pharmacokinets of S-Amlodipine
N/A
Onset of Action for S-Amlodipine
N/A
Duration of Action for S-Amlodipine
N/A
Half Life of S-Amlodipine
N/A
Side Effects of S-Amlodipine
1.Headache
2.Dizziness
3.Nausea
4.Abdominal pain
5.Fatigue
6.Flushing
7.Pruritus
8.Rash
9.Dyspnea
10.Dyspepsia
11.Muscle spasm

Contra-indications of S-Amlodipine
1.Hyper sensitivity to the drug or other dihydropyridines
2.Hepatic impairment


Special Precautions while taking S-Amlodipine
Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
N/A
Breast Feeding Related Information
N/A
Children Related Information
N/A
Indications for S-Amlodipine
Hypertension
Interactions for S-Amlodipine
N/A
Typical Dosage for S-Amlodipine
2.5mg once daily
Schedule of S-Amlodipine
H
Storage Requirements for S-Amlodipine
Store at room temperature below 30 degree C. Protect from moisture and light.
Effects of Missed Dosage of S-Amlodipine
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of S-Amlodipine
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment.

Home Delivery for S-Amlodipine in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for s-amlodipine and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for s-amlodipine may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take s-amlodipine only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for s-amlodipine before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for s-amlodipine with the pharmacy.

S-Amlodipine is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for s-amlodipine might be better known than s-amlodipine itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have s-amlodipine in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for s-amlodipine.