Amlodipine Tablets (5mg & 10mg)
- Highly effective in treating high blood pressure
- Relaxes the blood vessels and allows blood to flow through more freely
- Can lower the risk of suffering a heart attack, stroke or developing heart disease
Please note brand received may vary
What is Amlodipine?
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that is primarily used in the treatment of high blood pressure.
You need a prescription to buy Amlodipine.
What is Amlodipine used for?
Amlodipine is primarily prescribed to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
It is also widely used to treat chronic stable angina and to prevent future heart disease, heart attacks and strokes.
Amlodipine helps to lower blood pressure by widening the blood vessels. As a result, blood is able to flow around the body easier, which also reduces the workload and pressure on the heart.
By easing the pressure on the heart, Amlodipine also reduces the risk of future heart attacks, strokes and developing heart disease.
Why is Amlodipine recommended for high blood pressure?
Amlodipine is a first-line treatment option for high blood pressure.
It has been used to treat high blood pressure and other complications since 1990 and is featured on the World Health Organisation's List of Essential Medicines.
How does Amlodipine treat high blood pressure?
Amlodipine works by inhibiting the ion channels within the cells of the heart and blood vessels from absorbing calcium. Blood vessels need calcium in order to restrict and contract, this forces the heart to work harder when pumping the blood around the body and as a result increases blood pressure.
Amlodipine's inhibitory effect on ion channels prevents excessive constrictions in the coronary arteries and reduces peripheral vascular resistance, which is the resistance that must be overcome in order to pump blood around the circulatory system in the body.
Amlodipine reduces contractions and relaxes the muscles within the blood vessels, this results in the widening of the blood vessels (vasodilation) which allows blood to flow through the body using less force from the heart.
Who can take Amlodipine 5mg and 10mg tablets?
You should not take Amlodipine if you are trying to get pregnant or are already pregnant. If you suffer from kidney or liver problems, you should talk to your doctor before being prescribed the medication.
You should avoid eating grapefruit products and drinking grapefruit juice while taking your course of Amlodipine as it can increase the concentration of the medicine in your blood, increasing the risk of you suffering worse side effects.
Check with your doctor if this medicine is safe for you if any of the below apply:
- You have liver or kidney disease
- You have had an allergic reaction to Amlodipine or any other medicines in the past
- You are trying to get pregnant or are breastfeeding
Can you buy Amlodipine tablets over the counter?
No, Amlodipine is a prescription-only medicine (POM), so you can only buy it when it has been prescribed by a doctor.
Can you buy Amlodipine tablets online?
Yes, you can buy Amlodipine 5mg and 10mg tablets online from most UK pharmacies. Amlodipine is a prescription-only medicine, so you will need to complete an online health consultation with a doctor or healthcare professional, this is so they are able to assess your condition and ensure that Amlodipine 5mg or 10mg tablets are the most suitable treatment option for your condition.
Amlodipine alternatives
There are various medicines available to order online at Medicine Direct for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Aside from Amlodipine, you can also order the following high blood pressure medications after completing an online consultation:
