Amlodipine Besylate Tablets, 5mg

Blood Pressure Tablets to Protect the Heart and Kidneys in Pets

Product Description

Amlodipine Besylate 5mg Tablets are a prescription dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker used by veterinarians to manage high blood pressure in dogs and cats. It works by keeping calcium out of the smooth muscle walls of blood vessels, allowing the arteries to open up and ease the load on the heart. Without treatment, hypertension can quietly cause lasting harm to a pet's eyes, kidneys, heart, and brain.

Benefits

• First-Choice Cat Medication: Regarded by most veterinarians as the go-to first treatment for managing systemic hypertension in cats.
• Protects Target Organs: Keeps blood pressure in check, helping shield the kidneys, eyes, heart, and brain from hypertension-related damage in pets.
• Congestive Heart Failure Aid: Works as a vasodilator in dogs with congestive heart failure, easing arterial resistance and taking pressure off the heart.
• Long-Acting Blood Pressure Control: One daily dose covers up to 24 hours of blood pressure management, making it easy to stay consistent.
• Kidney Disease Companion: Often paired with other medications for cats and dogs whose high blood pressure is connected to chronic kidney disease.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients

Amlodipine Besylate

How to Use

Amlodipine Besylate 5mg Tablets are a prescription-only medication. A valid veterinarian prescription is required to purchase this product.

Please follow your veterinarian's specific instructions for the dosage and administration of this medication for your pet.

Disclaimer: Dosage and administration of this medication must be determined by a licensed veterinarian. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any prescription medication for your pet.

Tucking this tablet into a soft pill pocket or pill wrap treat is a simple way to get your pet to take their dose without any hassle. If stomach discomfort comes up on an empty stomach, check with your veterinarian about whether a small amount of food alongside it would help.

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Additional Information

Precautions

• Do Not Skip Doses: Going without a dose can send blood pressure shooting up, raising the risk of blindness, seizures, or other serious complications.
• Avoid in Liver Disease: Pets with liver failure or significant liver disease should not be given this medication, as the liver handles its processing.
• Not for Breeding Animals: Breeding, pregnant, or lactating pets should not receive this medication given the potential risks during reproduction and nursing.
• Caution in Cardiac Shock: Pets with cardiac shock or active heart failure need very careful management, as this medication may further reduce heart muscle function.
• Ongoing Blood Pressure Checks: Routine blood pressure monitoring, eye checks, and periodic kidney and potassium testing are all needed throughout treatment.
• Drug Interaction Risk: Share a full list of your pet's current medications, including diuretics, beta-blockers, aspirin, and warfarin, with your veterinarian before starting.

Possible Side Effects

• Reduced Appetite: A drop in appetite is among the more commonly noticed reactions in pets when they first start this medication.
• Weakness or Fainting: Too much arterial dilation can push blood pressure too low, which may show up as low mood, weakness, or fainting in some pets.
• Gingival Hyperplasia in Cats: Some cats develop gum overgrowth over the course of long-term use, which tends to ease off once the medication is stopped.
• Slower Blood Clotting in Dogs: Blood clotting time may be longer in some dogs on this medication, which is something a veterinarian should monitor.
• Serious Allergic Reactions: Sudden vomiting, hives, facial swelling, trouble breathing, or pale gums all point to a serious reaction needing immediate emergency care.

Storage Information

• Controlled Temperature Required: Tablets hold up best when kept at a steady temperature between 68°F and 77°F away from heat.
• Seal Container Tightly: Closing the container firmly after every use keeps the tablets protected from moisture and light getting in.
• Out of Reach: Keep this medication somewhere children and untreated animals in the home cannot get to it.

NOTE: For generic medications, the product image shown may not reflect the actual item received. Generic medications can vary in size, color, and shape between orders depending on the manufacturer. Additionally, your medication may arrive packaged in a HardyPaw Pharmacy vial.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can high blood pressure in cats and dogs go untreated?

Ans: Without treatment, high blood pressure can quietly cause lasting and irreversible harm to a pet's kidneys, eyes, heart, and brain. Cats are especially at risk for retinal detachment and sudden blindness. Getting a diagnosis early and sticking with a veterinarian-prescribed plan makes a real difference for long-term health.

Q2: What causes high blood pressure in dogs and cats?

Ans: In most pets, high blood pressure is tied to an underlying condition like chronic kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, or an adrenal gland tumor. Some cases have no clear cause. A veterinarian will look into what is driving it and decide whether amlodipine is the right fit.

Q3: How quickly does amlodipine besylate start working in pets?

Ans: This medication starts taking effect within one to two hours of the first dose in most pets. Since blood pressure shifts are not always visible on the outside, regular check-ups with blood pressure readings and lab work help confirm it is doing its job.

Q4: Can amlodipine besylate be used alongside other heart medications?

Ans: Yes, amlodipine is often combined with ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, or diuretics as part of a broader plan for managing cardiovascular conditions. A veterinarian will work out the safest combination based on your pet's diagnosis, current medications, and how they are responding to treatment.

Q5: What should I do if my pet accidentally receives a double dose of amlodipine?

Ans: A double dose can cause severely low blood pressure, a dangerously slow heart rate, collapse, tremors, or seizures, all of which are a veterinary emergency. Your pet needs immediate attention, so call your veterinarian or an animal poison control center the moment you realize what happened.