Generic Name: amlodipine (am LOE di peen)Brand Names: Katerzia, Norvasc Medically reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD. Last updated on Dec 1, 2019. What is amlodipine? Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that dilates (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow. Amlodipine is used to treat chest pain (angina) and other […]