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GENERAL PEDIATRICS DRUG INFORMATION
amLODIPine
Calcium channel blocker antihypertensive
Chronic management of hypertension
PO:
0.1-0.3 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg/DAY) (usual maximum: 10 mg/dose) Q24H
Not typically appropriate for acute hypertension as onset is too slow. Due to long half life of drug, dose adjustments should be made every 3 days. Antihypertensive effect is ~24 hours following the first dose. May cause hypotension or edema.
Availability: Commercially available 1 mg/mL liquid, 2.5 mg, 5 mg and 10 mg tabs
Pharmacology: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker – inhibits calcium channels, resulting in relaxed vascular smooth muscles and Peripheral arterial vasodilation, reducing peripheral vascular resistance. Does not reduce heart rate. Mostly hepatically cleared. Duration is ~24 hours, but can be shorter in infants and young children – therefore this age group may need BID dosing rather than once daily dosing.
Updated: 12/21/2022
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