levamlodipine; S-amlodipine (Conjupri)

Introduction

Tradename: Conjupri.

Indications

• see amlodipine

Contraindications

• see amlodipine

pregnancy category = c

safety in lactation = ?

Dosage

Tabs: 1,25, 2.5, 5 mg.

Pharmacokinetics

• see amlodipine

elimination via liver

Adverse effects

• see amlodipine

• drug adverse effects of calcium channel blockers
• drug adverse effects of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors (RAAS inhibitors)
• drug adverse effects of antihypertensive agents

Drug interactions

-- see amlodipine

• drug interaction(s) of calcium channel blockers with ARBs
• drug interaction(s) of calcium channel blockers with ACE inhibitors
• drug interaction(s) of calcium channel blockers with diuretics
• drug interaction(s) of calcium channel blockers with erythromycin
• drug interaction(s) of calcium channel blockers with clarithromycin
• drug interaction(s) of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone inhibitors with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
• drug interaction(s) of beta-adrenergic receptor antagonists with calcium channel blockers
• drug interaction(s) of NSAIDs & antihypertensives

Mechanism of action

• S enantiomer of amlodpine

More general terms

• amlodipine (Norvasc, Amlocard, Amvaz)

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=9822750