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Drug Study - Amlodipine
Drug Study - Amlodipine
Drug Study - Amlodipine
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Generic Name
Brand Name
Classification
Action
Dosage
Indication
Contraindicatio
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Side Effects
Adverse Effects
Drug
Interaction
Nursing
Intervention
Amlodipine
Norvatrol
Therapeutic: Antihypertensives
Pharmacologic: calcium channel blockers
Inhibits the transport of calcium into myocardial and vascular smooth muscle cells, resulting in inhibition of excitation-contraction
coupling and subsequent contraction. Therapeutic Effects: Systemic vasodilation resulting in decreased BP. Coronary vasodilation
resulting in decreased frequency and severity of attacks of angina.
5mg 1 tab PO OD
Alone or with other agents in the management of hypertension, angina pectoris, and vasospastic (Prinzmetals) angina.
Hypersensitivity, Systolic BP <90 mm Hg.