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Amlodipine Flashcards

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What is it and mechanism

A

Calcium channel blocker

acts directly on vascular smooth muscle to reduce peripheral vascular resistance

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Indications

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Hypertension

Prophylaxis of angina

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contraindications

A

cariogenic shock

significant aortic stenosis

unstable angina

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4
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interactions

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Magnesium

Mefloquine (malaria treatment)

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side effects

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headache
dizzy
flushing
palpitations
ankle oedema
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