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Adult (19+) | NA | | 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z | | | | | | 6.90000000000000 | 70.4000000000000 | 844.000000000000 | | Drugs (A-Z) | Drug A-Z | <p class="akh-article-overview">Your child needs to take the medicine called amlodipine. This information sheet explains what amlodipine does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.</p> | <p>Your child needs to take the medicine called amlodipine (say: am-LOE-di-peen). This information sheet explains what amlodipine does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine. </p> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | <h2>What is amlodipine?</h2>
<p>Amlodipine is a medicine called a calcium channel blocker. It is used to treat high blood pressure or angina (chest pain). Amlodipine is available as tablets and as an oral solution.<br></p> | | <h2>How should you give your child amlodipine?</h2><p>Follow these instructions when you give your child this medicine:</p><ul><li>Give this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist tells you, even if your child seems well. </li><li>Talk to your child's doctor before you stop giving your child this medicine for any reason. Make sure you have enough to last through weekends, holidays or vacations. </li><li>Give your child amlodipine at the same time each day. </li><li>Have your child take this medicine with food or milk if the medicine causes an upset stomach. </li></ul><h3>If you are using ready-made oral solution:</h3><ul><li>Use the oral syringe and syringe adapter that comes with the bottle to measure the dose.</li><li>Do not shake the bottle before use.<br></li></ul><h3>If you are using split tablets:</h3><p>Use a pill splitter to cut the tablet to the appropriate dose:</p><ul><li>For a dose of 1.25 mg, use a quarter of a 5 mg tablet.</li><li>For a dose of 2.5 mg, use a half of a 5 mg tablet.</li><li>For a dose of 3.75 mg, use a quarter and a half of a 5 mg tablet.</li></ul><p>If your child cannot swallow tablets, the dose may be crushed and mixed into a small amount of soft food, such as applesauce or yogurt. The dose may also be mixed with 3–5 mL of water and given with an oral syringe.</p><p>If you are using the dissolve and dose device, please refer to the
<a href="/article?contentid=991&language=english">Dissolve and Dose family med aid</a> for instructions on how to prepare a dose. One 5 mg amlodipine tablet should be placed in 5 mL of water to make a 1 mg/mL solution.</p><p>If you are giving your child amlodipine through a feeding tube (either oral solution or dissolved tablets), make sure you flush the tube well with water before and after the dose to avoid clogging the tube.</p><p>If mixing amlodipine tablets in water, each dose must be newly prepared each time and administered immediately after the tablet has dissolved.</p> | <h2>What should you do if your child misses a dose of amlodipine?</h2>
<p>If your child misses a dose of the medicine:</p>
<ul><li>Give your child the missed dose as soon as you remember. </li>
<li>If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose, and give your child the next dose at the regular time. </li>
<li>Give your child only one dose at a time. </li></ul> | | <h2>What are the possible side effects of amlodipine?</h2>
<p>Your child may have some side effects while they take amlodipine. Usually your child will not need to see a doctor about them. </p>
<p>These side effects may go away as your child's body gets used to amlodipine. Check with your child's doctor if your child has any of these signs or symptoms and they do not go away, or if they bother your child: </p>
<ul><li>dizziness or light-headedness </li>
<li>headache </li>
<li>unusual tiredness or weakness </li>
<li>upset stomach </li>
<li>flushing of the face and a feeling of warmth </li></ul>
<h3>Most of the following side effects are not common, but they may be a sign of a serious problem. Call your child's doctor right away or take your child to Emergency if your child has any of these side effects: </h3>
<ul><li>chest pain </li>
<li>bleeding, tender or swollen gums </li>
<li>fainting or severe dizziness after a dose </li>
<li>swollen ankles, feet or lower legs </li>
<li>any change in heartbeat, such as faster, slower or uneven heartbeats </li></ul> | | <h2>What other important information should you know about amlodipine?</h2><ul><li>Your child may feel dizzy or light-headed when they start taking amlodipine. If your child feels dizzy, they should sit or lie down until they feel better.<br></li><li>Check with your child's doctor or pharmacist before you give your child any other medicine, even medicine you can buy without a doctor's order (prescription). Some cold or allergy medicines may increase your child's blood pressure.<br></li><li>Keep your appointments with the doctor to have your child's blood pressure checked.<br></li><li>Make sure your child brushes and flosses their teeth daily to help prevent gum problems. You should also massage your child's gums regularly. Tell your child's dentist that your child is taking amlodipine. Your child should see the dentist regularly.<br></li></ul><h3>Other important information about amlodipine oral solution</h3><ul><li>If your child is taking the amlodipine oral solution, the bottle is only good for up to 30 days once opened. After 30 days of use, the bottle must be discarded, even if there is still medicine remaining in the bottle.</li><li>Amlodipine oral solution must be stored in the fridge.</li></ul><h3>Other important information about amlodipine tablets</h3><ul><li>Amlodipine tablets should be kept in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Do NOT store it in the bathroom or kitchen.</li></ul> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/ICO_DrugA-Z.png | Amlodipine | Amlodipine | False | | | | | | |
