Amlodipine
Amlodipine is a calcium-channel blocker used for Hypertension and selected angina. It relaxes arteries and works gradually rather than treating an acute chest-pain episode.
Key takeaways
- Ankle swelling, flushing, headache and dizziness can occur and should be reviewed if persistent.
- Amlodipine does not replace emergency treatment for new or worsening chest pain.
- Fainting, severe breathlessness or signs of a heart attack or stroke needs emergency care.
Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks and prescription requirements.
Important safety checks
Blood pressure, liver disease, heart failure, severe valve disease and other blood-pressure medicines require review. Do not stop long-term treatment solely because a reading improves.
When to seek urgent care
Seek emergency help for crushing chest pain, sudden breathlessness, facial droop, one-sided weakness, speech difficulty, collapse or facial swelling with breathing difficulty.
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