What Is Amlodipine?

Amlodipine is a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure and certain heart conditions. It belongs to a class of medicines called calcium channel blockers and is approved for use in patients six years old and older. This drug can be taken as an oral tablet, and it is also available as an oral suspension (liquid). Tablets come in doses between 2.5 to ten milligrams, and the oral suspension contains one milligram of medication per milliliter. Most individuals who use amlodipine need to take it daily, and life-long use of this medicine is typically necessary when it is used to treat high blood pressure. Doctors generally recommend using this drug in combination with a reduced-calorie diet and a physical activity program.