Question 1

What is Amlodipine Besylate used for?

Accepted Answer

Amlodipine Besylate is indicated for: Hypertension (with renal disease), Systemic hypertension.

Question 2

What routes can Amlodipine Besylate be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO.

Question 3

Which species have cited Amlodipine Besylate dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Amlodipine Besylate dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 3 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic), Rabbit (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Amlodipine Besylate a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Amlodipine Besylate is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Amlodipine Besylate?

Accepted Answer

First-line antihypertensive in cats. Dose-dependent hypotension. Gingival hyperplasia reported in dogs. Monitor blood pressure regularly.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Amlodipine Besylate?

Accepted Answer

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Amlodipine Besylate: First-line antihypertensive in cats. Dose-dependent hypotension. Gingival hyperplasia reported in dogs. Monitor blood pressure regularly.

Question 7

How does Amlodipine Besylate work?

Accepted Answer

Selectively blocks L-type calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle causing vasodilation. Reduces systemic vascular resistance and blood pressure.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Cat (Domestic)	PO	0.625–1.25 mg/kg	q24h	Strong	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Dog (Domestic)	PO	0.1–0.5 mg/kg	q24h	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Amlodipine Besylate

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Species with Amlodipine Besylate dosing data (3 dose rules)

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Backed by 2 published sources

Sample dosing (2 of 3 cited rules)

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