Amlodipine Besylate (Generic) Rx
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$0.16
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Amlodipine Besylate (Generic) Rx
$0.16
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$0.16
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Usually ships the same weekday before 3pm CT with veterinary approval.
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Requires veterinary authorization.
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Your pet's veterinarian will provide directions for use.
What are Amlodipine Besylate Tablets for Cats and Dogs?
- Amlodipine Besylate is a precription medication used to treat high blood pressure in cats and dogs.
- Amlodipine is a calcium channel-blocker medication that dilates the blood vessels to improve blood flow.
Why do cats and dogs use Amlodipine Besylate?
- Amlodipine Besylate is prescribed to treat high blood pressure in dogs and cats.
- It may be precribed to lower blood pressure in dogs with chronic kidney disease.
What else should I know about Amlodipine Besylate?
- High blood pressure may return if your cat or dog misses a dose.
- Amlodipine Besylate can be given with or without food.
- Are you looking for Amlodipine Besylate capsules, suspensions, or transdermal gels?
What problems could my dog or cat have with Amlodipine Besylate?
- Side effects are not common.
- When first given, Amlodipine Besylate may reduce appetite and cause low blood pressure.
- One side effect in dogs may be the overgrowth of the gums.
- Always contact your veterinarian if you have any concerns after you start to give a medication.
How do you use Amlodipine Besylate?
- Amlodipine Besylate tablets should be given by mouth as directed by your veterinarian.
What is in Amlodipine Besylate?
- The active ingredient is the drug Amlodipine Besylate.
- Amlodipine Besylate is a calcium channel blocker. Calcium helps arteries contract. Calcium channel blockers help arteries relax.
Will I get what I see in the picture?
- Amlodipine Besylate is sold as an FDA approved generic drug. Brand may vary from order to order and variation to variation. We are unable to guarantee which brand will be available at the time of order shipment.
Is it important for my dog or cat to finish all of the Amlodipine Besylate?
- Dogs and cats may use this product for different lengths of time. Please consult your veterinarian if you have any questions.
Review Summary
13 total reviews
Rated 4.77 out of 5 stars
0% of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Ratings Distribution
11 5 star reviews
1 4 star reviews
1 3 star reviews
0 2 star reviews
0 1 star reviews
Most Liked Positive Review
Helpful and Caring
This medicine was perscribed for my 18 year old fur baby who is in kidney failure and it has been helping him tremendously. My only issue that I have is the size of the pill - this particular manufacturers pill is very small and therefore difficult to split into quarters (1/4) each - I had called around and was told I could always get it from a pharmacy, but at pharmacy prices of about $11.00 for one pill, I thought I would do my best when VetRXDirect was only charging about 18 to 25 cents a pill.
Most Liked Negative Review
Should I or should I not give
One vet says cat needs high blood pressure med. 2 other vets ssy they dont worry about HBP in cats. Go figure. I have him on the med. I have no clue.
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Efficient service
From UndisclosedComments about Amlodipine Besylate (Generic) 2.5mg TabletReasonable meditation choices, easy ordering process, good customer service, quick delivery. Dog taking pills without problem. Too early to tell if medication is going to help dog's chronic condition.-
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Blood pressure help
From UndisclosedComments about Amlodipine Besylate (Generic) 5mg TabletThis medication is really helping my Beagle boy Sparky with his high blood pressure, no problems with it at all, its great, as is their company-
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We will continue to use this product as long as vet says
From UndisclosedComments about Amlodipine Besylate (Generic)Began using this product when old airedale had problems with eyes and was in discomfort. Vision vet discovered he had high blood pressure which contributed to the deterioraton of one eye from glaucoma. Not side effects apparent and seems to be working well. -
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From UndisclosedComments about Amlodipine Besylate (Generic)It is managing my little guy's blood pressure. -
Helpful and Caring
From undisclosedComments about Amlodipine Besylate (Generic)This medicine was perscribed for my 18 year old fur baby who is in kidney failure and it has been helping him tremendously. My only issue that I have is the size of the pill - this particular manufacturers pill is very small and therefore difficult to split into quarters (1/4) each - I had called around and was told I could always get it from a pharmacy, but at pharmacy prices of about $11.00 for one pill, I thought I would do my best when VetRXDirect was only charging about 18 to 25 cents a pill. -
Should I or should I not give
From undisclosedComments about Amlodipine Besylate (Generic)One vet says cat needs high blood pressure med. 2 other vets ssy they dont worry about HBP in cats. Go figure. I have him on the med. I have no clue. -
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From undisclosedComments about Amlodipine Besylate (Generic)Keeps my girls heart steady -
I will buy again
From undisclosedComments about Amlodipine Besylate (Generic)My kitty has kidney disease, giving to her to help her other organs stay strong and healthy -
Does the job
From undisclosedComments about Amlodipine Besylate (Generic)Keeps my cat's blood pressure where it should be! -
Yes I will purchase it as needed.
From undisclosedComments about Amlodipine Besylate (Generic)Works perfectly and a fantastic price too
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Q & A
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I need this in a liquid form do you provide that service?
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Unfortunately, at VetRxDirect, we no longer provide the service to compound medications into oral liquid form. Amlodipine besylate is available as an oral tablet formulation through VetRxDirect in 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg strengths. However, these tablets may be crushed and added to food or liquid. Please speak with your pet's veterinarian to determine if this option would suit your pet's needs. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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Five pound Puppy ingested 5mg Amlodipine Besylate Tablet..What to do ?????
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An amlodipine dose of 5 mg is a high dose for a puppy weighing 5 lbs. The most common signs of a dog getting too much of this medication include very low blood pressure and slow heart rate. These symptoms can lead to weakness, fainting, or confusion. Please follow up with your veterinarian regarding any accidental ingestion or ingestion of a higher dose than prescribed for specific instructions.
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Can you tell me the brand the 2.5mg tablet would be? Also, what is the size of the pill? Thank you.?
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Amlodipine Besylate is a human medication that is prescribed extra-label, off label, by veterinarians for the treatment of high blood pressure and other cardiac conditions in animals. Veterinarians may prescribe a human drug because not all types of drugs are manufactured specifically for animals, "vet labeled". Human drugs may also be prescribed as the treatment for a certain disease. Human-labeled generic drugs for extra-label use in pets are sold and shipped generically unless a brand name is specifically requested by your pet's veterinarian. Product page content and images are for representation only in these cases. The manufacturer of generic drugs depends on availability at time of shipment. Replacements are made with the same generic drug, following all pharmacy laws.
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WHAT USE THIS MED PEOPLE OR DOG AND CAT
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amlodipine 2.5 mg: supposed to give 1/4 tablet once a day and instead I stupidly I gave my cat one in the AM and one in the PM
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My vet prescribed .44mg BID, but I can't find any that low of a mg. IS the pill big enough to cut in half or into quarters??
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Amlodipine besylate is available as a tablet formulation through VetRxDirect in 2.5mg, 5mg, and 10mg strengths. Splitting the smallest strength, 2.5 mg, into quarters would result in a 0.625mg dose, which is higher than what has been prescribed. Please speak with your pet's veterinarian to determine if this option would suit your pet's needs. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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I know this is a year late, but in case it helps others: it's definitely possible, but the difficulty varies by how wide & hard a particular company's pills are. The easiest I've found is 7mm in diameter, and imprinted "93" on one side & "83" on the other; one of the companies that makes it is Teva. (You can check what the diameter of each company's pills on the National Library of Medicine's "Pillbox" website.) Also, from experience, don't rely on the bottle image to identify which manufacturer a vet pharmacy is using — make sure the page states it in text (this one doesn't) or email the pharmacy to ask, and double-check whenever you reorder to be sure things haven't changed.
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Is this really sold by the individual tablet? You're really going to charge me $0.23 and send me a single tablet??
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Many of the tablets and capsules we offer for use in pets are available per pill as prescription quantities vary drastically between disease, medication and pet. We will charge for the amount ordered, usually the quantity your pet's veterinarian has prescribed. Thank you.
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Is this the same medication that people take??
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Yes, this is a medication that is used with people and pets. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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what's the shape of the 2.5 mg pills? are they round??
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Yes, they are a white, round tablet. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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is this good for mange in puppies?
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usmale, Amlodipine is a blood pressure medication commonly used in dogs with refractory heart failure and uncontrolled high blood pressure. Mange is a skin disease caused by mites and commonly treated with a scabicide therapy. Contact your veterinarian to determine whether or not amlodipine therapy is appropriate for your pet. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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