Comparing Imdur vs Amlodipine
Imdur | Amlodipine |
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Imdur (isosorbide mononitrate) | Amlodipine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Angina, Heart Failure, Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis. Imdur may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Amlodipine is a heart medication that may be used for the treatment of angina or to lower blood pressure but it can cause edema in the ankles or feet. Prescribed for High Blood Pressure, Raynaud's... View more |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Imdur has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 22 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Amlodipine has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 814 ratings on Drugs.com. 27% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 55% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Imdur side effects in more detail. |
See also: amlodipine side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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View all amlodipine prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
N/A |
Katerzia, Norliqva, Norvasc | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
4 hours |
35 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 213 drugs are known to interact with Imdur:
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A total of 523 drugs are known to interact with amlodipine:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
August 12, 1993 |
July 31, 1992 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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