Ingredient

Amlodipine Besylate

Amlodipine besylate is a calcium channel blocker that functions to lower blood pressure.

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MFDS ingredient code M222875

What does it do?

Amlodipine besylate is a drug belonging to the calcium channel blocker class, primarily used in the treatment of hypertension. It relaxes blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure and helps prevent cardiovascular diseases.

Amlodipine besylate works by blocking the influx of calcium into vascular smooth muscle cells, leading to the dilation of blood vessels. As a result, vascular resistance is reduced, which lowers blood pressure.

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Good to know

Amlodipine besylate has a longer duration of action and higher vascular selectivity compared to other calcium channel blockers, making it advantageous for stable blood pressure control. Additionally, it has a minimal impact on heart rate, resulting in relatively fewer side effects.

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Questions about this ingredient

  • QMy father has received blood pressure medication from two different places.

    There are multiple classes of antihypertensive medications, and calcium channel blockers like amlodipine may be present in both prescriptions. Please do not reduce the dosage on your own; bring all the medications you received to show your pharmacist or inform the prescribing physician to verify.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

  • QI forgot to take my blood pressure medication, what should I do?

    The explanatory materials indicate that amlodipine besylate has a longer duration of action compared to other calcium channel blockers. However, what to do if you miss a dose may vary according to the prescription and product information, so please do not arbitrarily take a double dose and check with your pharmacist or the prescribing physician.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

  • QHow does Amlodipine lower blood pressure?

    Amlodipine besylate is a calcium channel blocker that prevents calcium from entering vascular smooth muscle cells, leading to the relaxation of blood vessels. Consequently, vascular resistance decreases and blood pressure lowers.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.