There may be other diseases and chemicals that have similar symptoms. NOTE! There may be other diseases and chemicals that have similar symptoms. If you have a poisoning emergency in the United States call 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is unconscious, call 911.
Amlodipine 5 mg Tablets. Certain conditions affecting the cardiovascular system, such as hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart disease, can be managed with amlodipine besylate (Norvasc Â®), a type of calcium channel blocker.It comes in tablet form and is available in three strengths, including: 1  Amlodipine 2.5 mg tablets.f necessary, your healthcare provider may increase your dose up to amlodipine 10 mg daily. The recommended starting dose for children as young as six years old with high blood pressure is amlodipine 2.5 to 5 mg once daily. As with any medication, side effects may occur with amlodipine.
A generic form is available and is named amlodipine/benazepril. Lotrel is used usually after one of the drugs has failed to control the patient's hypertension. The most common side effects of Lotrel are cough, dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, and swelling of the hands/ankles/feet. Lotrel (amlodipine/benazepril) capsules are available in the following combinations: 2.5/10 mg, 5/10 mg, 5/20 mg, 5/40 mg, 10/20 mg, and 10/40 mg. Initial treatments usually begin with the 2.5/10 mg tablet once a day. Patients taking diuretics may have instances of low blood pressure and hypokalemia.