Amlodipine vs Diltiazem
Compare Amlodipine and Diltiazem side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Amlodipine | Diltiazem | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker, Calcium Channel Blocker | Calcium Channel Blocker |
| Used to treat | Coronary artery disease, High blood pressure, Variant angina pectoris | Atrial fibrillation (AFib), Atrial flutter, Heart attack, High blood pressure, Supraventricular tachycardia, Variant angina pectoris |
| Generic price | From $0.010 each, about $0.31 for 30 (5 mg tablet) | From $0.050 each, about $1.49 for 30 (30 mg tablet) |
| Brand price | Norvasc: from $8.69 each, about $261 for 30 (5 mg tablet) | No brand price listed |
| Generic savings | Generic costs over 99% less than the brand | Not listed |