Lowering high blood
It works by affecting the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels
Amlodipine is an oral dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker
The usual initial antihypertensive oral dose of amlodipine besylate tablets is 5 mg once daily with a maximum dose of 10 mg once daily
Formulations of AD may contain its different salts such as besylate, mesylate, or maleate
Small, fragile, or elderly patients or patients with hepatic insufficiency may be started on 2
Amlodipine (Norvasc) is taken by mouth, typically once a day, to treat high blood pressure and coronary artery disease (CAD)
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Due to their selectivity for the peripheral blood vessels, dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers are associated with a lower incidence
It is slightly soluble in water and sparingly soluble in ethanol
Amlodipine is used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain)
Amlodipine besylate tablets, 2
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The recommended dosage range is 2
Lisinopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that can be used to lower blood pressure
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Common side effects may include: This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur amlodipine + lonafarnib
Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions
This means it is not a good choice for lowering blood pressure quickly, and other agents, such as hydralazine, clonidine, and nifedipine XL (which work within 1 to 2 hours) are preferred
Find out how amlodipine treats high blood pressure and helps to prevent heart disease, and how to take it
Reducing the dosage of amlodipine and adding in an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI), such as