Ideal Time to Take Amlodipine for Optimal Blood Pressure Control

Administration Timing and Efficacy

• Amlodipine is designed for once-daily administration due to its long half-life of 40-60 hours, providing consistent 24-hour blood pressure control 1

Clinical Considerations

• The American Heart Association recommends using long-acting amlodipine as a first-line calcium channel blocker for hypertension management 2
• Alteration of dosing times, including nocturnal dosing, may improve blood pressure control even when the drug has a pharmacodynamic effect of up to 24 hours 3, 4