Vanessa Azurin BSN- II
NCM 106: PHARMACOLOGY
Action
Name
Inhibits influx of calcium
Amlodipine ion across cell membranes
(Am-loe’ di-peen) to produce relaxation of
coronary vascular smooth
muscle (Dilation of
coronary arteries) decrease
peripheral vascular
resistance of smooth muscle
Classification:
(decrease blood pressure)
and increases myocardial
Amlodipine belongs to a class oxygen deliver in patients
of drugs known as calcium with vasospastic angina.
channel blockers.
September 11,2019
DRUG STUDY
Contraindication
Indications
Sick sinus syndrome;
Hypertension; Chronic
stable angina; Vasospastic
second or third degree
(Prinzmetal or variant)
atrioventricular (AV) bloc,
angina.
except with a functioning
pacemaker.
Precaution:
Pregnancy (category C).
CHF, hepatic impairment:
Cautious use is required.
Side Effects Nursing
Interventions
swelling of your legs or Teach patient to use as

ankles
directed even if feeling
better; maybe taken with
 tiredness or extreme other cardio vascular drugs
sleepiness (Nitrate, Beta Blockers)
 stomach pain Food help decreases
stomach upset.
 nausea
 dizziness Advise patient to avoid
hot or warm feeling in hazardous activities until

your face (flushing) stabilized on drug and
dizziness is no longer a
 irregular heart rate problem. Report symptoms
(arrhythmia) of chest pain, swelling of
 very fast heart rate extremities, irregular pulse,
(palpitations) altered vision, shortness of
breath or hypotension.
 abnormal muscle
 movements Advise patient to comply in
 tremors. all areas of medical
regimen: diet, exercise,
stress reduction, smoking,
cessation and drug therapy.
Vanessa Azurin BSN- II September 11,2019
NCM 106: PHARMACOLOGY
DRUG STUDY