Amlodipine is approved by the FDA in 1987, is a popular antihypertensive drug belonging to the group of drugs called
dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers
. Due to their selectivity for the peripheral blood vessels, dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers lower the incidence of myocardial depression and cardiac conduction abnormalities than other calcium channel blockers.
Expert Advice
Take with or without meals, to prevent stomach upset take with meals, contact prescriber if there is unrelieved headaches, vomiting, constipation, palpitation, arm, leg or facial swelling, weight gain or difficulty in breathing
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