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Jul 31, 2023 · Crushed amlodipine may have an unpleasant taste, so there is a chance your cat may not be willing to ingest the full dose
Amlodipine is a prescription drug and should be used according to your veterinarian's directions
2–1 mg/kg, PO, every 8 hours (titrate dose to effect) and in cats is 0
Atenolol is a selective beta
Amlodipine besylate is one of the calcium channel blockers that work primarily on arterial muscle
5mg, Tablets 5mg, Tablets 10mg 5
Use of propranolol should be avoided
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3; Second choice agents, particularly in proteinuric cats
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It is one of the main treatments of systemic arterial hypertension in cats and its validity has been confirmed in several reports
Amlodipine besylate is a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension, or high blood pressure
The vet will also monitor your dog’s blood work and offer supportive care
Amlodipine Besylate Tablet side effects
Amlodipine is the only calcium channel blocker used in veterinary practice that has potent vasodilatory properties
Bijsmans E S, Jepson R E, Syme H M, Elliott J, Pelligand L (2015) Measurement of plasma amlodipine concentration using LC/MS/MS at the point of blood pressure control in hypertensive cats (abstract)
Jepsen RE, Syme HM, Elliott J
Amlodipine will lower the blood pressure, making it easier for the heart to pump
25 mg (Equivalent to 1
While your cat is taking amlodipine your veterinarian will want to make regular checks on their blood pressure to ensure the medication is being effective and to adjust the dose of amlodipine if necessary
Amlodipine works by blocking the voltage-dependent L-type calcium channels, thereby inhibiting the initial influx of calcium
4 Because amlodipine is a scored pill with unequal amounts of medicine in each half, it is impossible to know how much medicine the cat is digesting
5 to 3 mg/kg IV bolus q12h or as a CRI at 1
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conditions may be best addressed with the addition of specific classes of agents in addition to RAAS inhibitors plus amlodipine, such as alpha- and beta-blockers or Amlodipine Besylate is used to treat systemic hypertension in dogs and cats
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Amlodipine should be used in caution with other medications that may lower the blood pressure, such as diuretics and other vasodilators (ACE inhibitors)
However, it is important to use amlodipine under veterinary guidance and closely monitor your cat’s well-being Pharmacokinetic time-course of plasma amlodipine concentration in 20 healthy cats after the final dose of amlodipine administered at a dose of 0