💊 Amlodipine
Amlodipine is a prescription medicine used mainly to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and chest pain (angina).
It belongs to a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers, which relax and widen blood vessels so blood flows more easily.
❤️ What it is used for
- High blood pressure
- Chest pain (angina)
- Sometimes used for heart-related circulation problems
⚙️ How it works
- Relaxes blood vessel walls
- Lowers pressure in arteries
- Reduces workload on the heart
💊 Common side effects
- Swollen ankles or feet
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Flushing (warm feeling in face)
- Fatigue
⚠️ Serious (rare) side effects
- Very low blood pressure
- Fast or irregular heartbeat
- Severe swelling or allergic reaction
🚫 Important precautions
- Don’t stop suddenly without a doctor
- Use caution if you have liver disease
- May interact with other blood pressure or heart medicines
🧠 Simple summary
Amlodipine is a common blood pressure medicine that relaxes blood vessels and helps reduce strain on the heart.
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