Generic Name : AMLODIPINE ABSTRACT – Amlodipine is used to treat patients suffering from high blood pressure and coronary...
Amlodipine
Amlodipine, sold under the brand name Norvasc among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and coronary artery disease. While not typically recommended in heart failure, amlodipine may be used if other medications are not sufficient for treating high blood pressure or heart-related chest pain. It is taken by mouth and has an effect for at least a day.
Common side effects include swelling, feeling tired, abdominal pain, and nausea.Serious side effects may include low blood pressure or heart attack. Whether use is safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unclear.[When used by people with liver problems, and in elderly individuals, doses should be reduced.Amlodipine works partly by increasing the size of arteries.It is a long-acting calcium channel blocker of the dihydropyridine type.
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