Amlodipine : An Overview
Introduction :
Amlodipine is a widely used Anti Hypertensive Drug. It is a Calcium Channel Blocker. It dilates blood vessels and improves blood supply. It is used to treat angina. It is used for children (>6 Yr) as well as for adults.
ux across cell membranes which in term causes greater effect on vascular smooth muscle cells. This results in vasodilation and a reduction in peripheral vascular resistance thats why thus blood pressure reduces.
Drug Interaction: 1.Avoid Alcohol ( lowers blood pressure)
2.Avoid in Congestive Heart Failure
Contraindications: 1.Congestive Heart Failure
2.Liver Disease
3.Aortic stenosis.
Administration: It is administered by Oral Route (P.O.)
Doses: 5mg, 10mg (Always administer this drug on a Doctor's prescription.
Drug Overdose: In case of drug overdose call the National Poison Control Centre India
