Amlodipine Tablets - 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg - Single Tablet

DESCRIPTION: Amlodipine Besylate is a calcium channel-blocking medication. Calcium is responsible for blood vessel contraction. By blocking calcium, Amlodipine relaxes and widens the vessels. It also treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain).Please Note: This product is sold by the individual tablet or capsule. Please update the quantity to match your veterinarian's prescription.Key Benefits: Amlodipine is used to block sodium, which is known to relax and widen the blood vessels. Formulated For: Intended for cats and dogs. How is Medication Given? Follow your veterinarian's directions when using this product.What Results Can I Expect? Amlodipine Besylate is used to treat high blood pressure and/or chest pain. What Form Does Medication Come In? TabletDose and Administration: Tablets are sold individually in strengths of 2.5, 5, and 10 mg.Possible Side Effects: In cats, the following side effects were rarely reported: Elevated renal blood parameters Blood potassium level drops Lethargy Increased heart rate Weight loss In dogs, 8.5% experienced gingival hyperplasia, a condition that causes gum overgrowth and subsequent periodontal bacterial infection. This condition resolves within 6 months of drug withdrawal. Precautions: Overdose can cause profound hypotension and bradycardia. If these effects are recognized promptly, gut emptying is indicated. This medication is known to depress conduction velocity and impulse formation in the cardiac muscle (negative inotropic). It should be used cautiously in animals with heart failure or cardiac shock. Follow your veterinarian's exact administration directions. Never administer to a breeding pet. Never administer to a pregnant or lactating female. Never administer to an animal with liver disease. Storage Recommendations: Store in a cool and dry location.In Case of Overdose: Contact the nearest emergency pet clinic immediately.Active Ingredients: Amlodipine Besylate Main Ingredients: Amlodipine BesylateTip: If you accidentally miss giving a dose, administer it as soon as you remember. Missed doses can cause sudden blood pressure increases and subsequent kidney damage, seizures, or blindness. If the next regularly scheduled dose is due soon, resume the regular schedule and skip the dose you missed. Never administer two doses simultaneously. Always administer exactly as prescribed.