Description

AMLODIPINE ACTION MECHANISM

Amlodipine action mechanism is through inhibiting transmembrane influx of calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle and cardiac muscle. Thus, Amlodipine acts as a peripheral arterial vasodilator, causing reduction in peripheral vascular resistance, thereby reducing blood pressure.

AMLODIPINE DOSAGE

Usual dosage of Amlodipine is between 5 mg-10 mg per day, depending upon severity of disease and prescribed by your health care professional. Amlodipine is oral medication, which can be taken with or without food and usually taken with a glass of water. Amlodipine tablets are available in strengths of 2.5 mg, 5 mg and 10 mg.

AMLODIPINE ADVANTAGES

Amlodipine is found to be very effective in hypertension treatment.

AMLODIPINE SIDE EFFECTS

Less serious Amlodipine side effects include headache, tired feeling, dizziness, drowsiness, heart palpitations or irregular heartbeat, stomach pain or flushing (redness, warmth or tingly feeling).

Serious side effects with Amlodipine that require urgent medical help include pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest , swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, chest pain or heavy feeling, pain in arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating or general ill feeling.