U 242 (Amlodipine besylate 5 mg)
This pill with imprint "U 242" is White, Round and has been identified as Amlodipine besylate 5 mg. It is manufactured by Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc..
Amlodipine is used in the treatment of high blood pressure; raynaud's syndrome; migraine prevention; angina; heart failure (and more), and belongs to the drug class calcium channel blocking agents. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Amlodipine 5 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA).
- Imprint:
- U 242
- Strength:
- 5 mg
- Color:
- White
- Shape:
- Round
- Availability:
- Prescription only
- Drug Class:
- Calcium channel blocking agents
- Pregnancy Category:
- C - Risk cannot be ruled out
- CSA Schedule:
- Not a controlled drug
- Manufacturer:
- Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc.
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- Drug class: calcium channel blocking agents
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