Amodip (Amlodipine) 1.25mg (30 Tablets) - Prescription Required
Indication: Amodip is a feline-specific treatment for hypertension in cats
Active ingredient: Each tablet contains 1.25mg amlodipine (as amlodipine besilate)
Manufacturer: Ceva Animal Health
Prescription Medicine:
This is a prescription medicine, it is only available only under an approved veterinary authorisation. Please ensure that you have read the "Order Prescription Medication" page before ordering this item.
All prescription medicines on the Your Pet PA website are purchased through veterinary wholesalers the same as those used by your Vet. All our products are ACVM or NZULM listed and identical to those used by your Veterinary Surgeon. Please call or email us if you have any queries about any of the products on our site.
* Prescription Animal Remedy (PAR) Class 1. For use under the authority or prescription of a veterinarian. Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997.
ACVM # A011295
Commonly asked questions about Amodip:
What is Amodip?
Amodip is a precription medication used to treat high blood pressure in cats.
Amlodipine besilate is a calcium channel-blocker medication that dilates the blood vessels to improve blood flow.
Why do cats use Amodip?
Amodip is prescribed to treat high blood pressure in cats.
It may be prescribed to lower blood pressure in dogs with chronic kidney disease.
What else should I know about Amodip?
High blood pressure may return if your cat misses a dose.
Amodip can be given with or without food.
What problems could my dog or cat have with Amodip?
Side effects are not common.
When first given, Amodip 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 Amodip?
Amodip tablets should be given by mouth as directed by your veterinarian.
What is in Amodip?
The active ingredient is the drug Amlodipine besilate.
Amlodipine besilate is a calcium channel blocker. Calcium helps arteries contract. Calcium channel blockers help arteries relax.
Prescription Medications
Your PetPA facilitates the supply of restricted veterinary medicines (veterinary prescriptions) and is approved to do so by the Ministry of Primary Industries. When purchasing prescription medication through Your PetPA you know that:
- All prescription medication supplied is sourced from New Zealand veterinary wholesalers.
- All prescription medication available is registered with the New Zealand Government under the ACVM Act 1997 (Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines).
All prescription medication listed on the Your PetPA website is available for supply on acceptance of your order by our team and on receipt of the original prescription.