Amlodipine besylate is primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and certain types of chest pain known as angina, as well as conditions associated with coronary artery disease (narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart)[5][1][4][3]. It works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood and improving blood flow to the heart muscle[3][7]. Lowering blood pressure with amlodipine can help prevent strokes, heart attacks, and other cardiovascular complications[7][5].
Amlodipine besylate may be used alone or in combination with other medicines for the following conditions:
- Hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults and children as young as 6 years old[5][7]
- Chronic stable angina (chest pain due to heart disease)[1]
- Vasospastic angina (Prinzmetal’s or variant angina)[1]
- Coronary artery disease (narrowing of the coronary arteries), in patients without heart failure or with reduced ejection fraction[1]
Amlodipine besylate does not provide immediate relief of chest pain; instead, it is taken regularly to manage these conditions and to reduce long-term cardiovascular risks[5][8].
References
- [1] Amlodipine: Uses, Interactions, Mechanism of Action – DrugBank
- [3] Amlodipine (Norvasc, Katerzia, Norliqva): Uses, Side Effects – WebMD
- [4] High Blood Pressure & Angina | NORVASC® (amlodipine besylate) Official Site
- [5] Amlodipine: MedlinePlus Drug Information
- [7] About amlodipine – NHS
- [8] Amlodipine: Uses, Side Effects & Dosage – Drugs.com