SPL Set ID: 47edc328-2444-4ca1-a5c1-7c83141e105c
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Amlodipine besylate, USP is the besylate salt of amlodipine, a long-acting calcium channel blocker. Amlodipine besylate, USP is chemically described as 3-Ethyl-5-methyl (±)-2-[(2-aminoethoxy)methyl]-4-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydro-6-methyl-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylate, monobenzenesulphonate. Its structural formula is: C 20 H 25 ClN 2 O 5 •C 6 H 6 O 3 S M.W. 567.1 Amlodipine besylate, USP is a white crystalline powder. It is slightly soluble in water and sparingly soluble in ethanol. Amlodipine besylate tablets USP are formulated as white to off-white tablets equivalent to 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg of amlodipine for oral administration. In addition to the active ingredient, amlodipine besylate, USP, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: calcium phosphate dibasic anhydrous, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and sodium starch glycolate. chemical structure