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Amlodipine
SACAA Part 67 assessment
Generally acceptable for flying
Active ingredient(s)
Amlodipine
Calcium channel blocker (antihypertensive)
Stabilisation period
At least 4 weeks on a stable dose with documented blood-pressure control.
Guidance notes
Table A1: calcium channel blockers are generally well tolerated and acceptable. Short-acting nifedipine is unacceptable, and if a CCB is used for angina the underlying condition is strictly disqualifying. Blood-pressure control must still be documented for your DAME.
Known SA brand names
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Dr Berlize du Plessis
Senior DAME · MS213
Kenridge, Cape Town
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Sunninghill, Sandton
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Germiston
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Possible acceptable alternatives (same therapeutic group)
- Hydrochlorothiazide / IndapamideRidaq, Natrilix, Lasix (furosemide)Acceptable
- Enalapril / Perindopril / Losartan / ValsartanRenitec, Coversyl, CozaarAcceptable
Alternatives are informational only. The underlying medical condition must also be assessed by a DAME — a condition can ground you even when the medicine is acceptable.