Amlodipin Information Leaflet
Amlodipin is one kind of anti-hypertension drugs. Amlodipin included in groups of antagonist calcium, in which works by inhibits calcium ion entry into cells, especially in smooth muscle of blood vessel. this action lead to the reducing of blood vessel contraction. So that the blood pressure can be lowered.
Amlodipin has long action period (24 hours), so administration of amlodipin one tablet a day is enough to lower blood pressure for 24 hours. Due to hypertension treatment is a long-term treatment, one a day administration of amlodipin make this drugs improve patient compliance to undergo treatment.
However, amlodipin has any side effects that need attention of patient to be careful. Common side effects of amlodipin are oedema (accumulation of water in body tissue), headaches, dizziness, tiredness, drowsiness, nausea, abdominal pains, reddening of the face, and palpitations. In a leaflet by CIMEX, you will find information about when you can use amlodipin, what the recommended dose is, how to store it, and the others. for more details you can download the leaflet here.
Tags: Amlodipin, antihypertensive