Medication
Amlodipine
Half-life
~30-50 hours
What is Amlodipine?
Long-acting dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker for hypertension/angina.
How Amlodipine works
Blocks L-type calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle causing arterial vasodilation.
Amlodipine half-life
~30-50 hours
Amlodipine side effects
- Peripheral edema
- Flushing/headache
- Reflex palpitations
