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    Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension, angina, and Raynaud's phenomenon. It works by relaxing blood vessels and increasing blood flow. Common side effects include edema, dizziness, and flushing. It should be avoided in patients with severe aortic stenosis, obstructive cardiomyopathy, worsening heart failure, or recent heart attack. The recommended dose is 5-10 mg once daily.

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    Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension, angina, and Raynaud's phenomenon. It works by relaxing blood vessels and increasing blood flow. Common side effects include edema, dizziness, and flushing. It should be avoided in patients with severe aortic stenosis, obstructive cardiomyopathy, worsening heart failure, or recent heart attack. The recommended dose is 5-10 mg once daily.

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    Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension, angina, and Raynaud's phenomenon. It works by relaxing blood vessels and increasing blood flow. Common side effects include edema, dizziness, and flushing. It should be avoided in patients with severe aortic stenosis, obstructive cardiomyopathy, worsening heart failure, or recent heart attack. The recommended dose is 5-10 mg once daily.

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    mlodipine Mechanism of Action

    (Opie, 2013)

    Amlodipine Use
    Indication
    Effort angina
    Hypertension
    Vasospastic angina
    Raynaud
    phenomenon

    Doses
    5-10 mg once daily
    (ALLHAT,
    VALUE,ASCOT)

    Side Effects &


    Contraindications
    Edema, dizziness,
    flushing, palpitation.
    CI: severe aortic
    stenosis, obstructive
    cardiomyopathy,
    LVF, unstable angina
    AMI. May use
    amlodipine in CHF class
    2 or 3, but best avoided.

    (Opie, 2013)

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