Description
Amlodipine
INFORMATION ABOUT AMLODIPINE
Amlodipine Uses
Amlodipine is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) and Angina (heart-related chest pain).
How Amlodipine works
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. In high blood pressure, it normalizes the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels to reduce the pressure on them, thereby improving the blood flow in the body. The enhanced blood flow in the body, further relaxes the heart muscles by reducing the workload on the heart. It also improves the oxygen flow in the body, thereby, preventing any heart-related chest pain.
Common side effects of Amlodipine
Headache, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Dizziness, Palpitations, Edema (swelling), Muscle cramp, Visual disturbance, Shortness of breath, Change in bowel habits, Weakness.
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