Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
¿Qué es Amlodipine Besylate?
El besilato de amlodipino es un bloqueador de los canales de calcio utilizado principalmente para tratar la presión arterial alta y la angina de pecho (dolor en el pecho). Al inhibir el flujo de iones de calcio hacia el músculo liso vascular y el músculo cardiaco, ayuda a dilatar los vasos sanguíneos y mejorar el flujo sanguíneo, reduciendo efectivamente la presión arterial y disminuyendo la carga de trabajo del corazón. Este medicamento a menudo se prescribe como parte de un régimen de tratamiento cardiovascular más amplio.Side Effects
- Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
- New or worsening chest pain, trouble breathing, unusual sweating
- Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, or heart or blood vessel disease (including coronary artery disease, aortic stenosis).
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Low blood pressureWorsening chest painIncreased risk of heart attackLiver problems
- This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or lightheaded. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Do not stop using this medicine suddenly without asking your doctor, even if you feel well.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
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Amlodipine Besylate
¿Qué es Amlodipine Besylate ?
El besilato de amlodipino es un bloqueador de los canales de calcio utilizado principalmente para tratar la presión arterial alta y la angina de pecho (dolor en el pecho). Al inhibir el flujo de iones de calcio hacia el músculo liso vascular y el músculo cardiaco, ayuda a dilatar los vasos sanguíneos y mejorar el flujo sanguíneo, reduciendo efectivamente la presión arterial y disminuyendo la carga de trabajo del corazón. Este medicamento a menudo se prescribe como parte de un régimen de tratamiento cardiovascular más amplio.
What Is Amlodipine Besylate?
Amlodipine besylate is a long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (CCB) and one of the most commonly prescribed blood pressure medications in the US. Available as a generic (and previously as Norvasc brand), it is first-line therapy for hypertension and for preventing chronic stable angina and vasospastic (Prinzmetal) angina.
What Does Amlodipine Treat?
- Hypertension (high blood pressure) — used alone or in combination with other antihypertensives
- Chronic stable angina — reduces frequency and severity of angina episodes
- Vasospastic angina (Prinzmetal angina) — prevents coronary artery spasms
- Coronary artery disease (CAD) — reduces risk of cardiovascular events in confirmed CAD
How Does It Work?
Amlodipine blocks L-type calcium channels in smooth muscle cells of blood vessel walls. By blocking calcium entry, amlodipine causes vasodilation (widening of blood vessels), lowering vascular resistance and reducing blood pressure. Its exceptionally long half-life (30–50 hours) allows once-daily dosing with very stable blood pressure control throughout the day.
Dosage Overview
- Hypertension: Start at 5 mg once daily; may increase to 10 mg once daily after 7–14 days
- Angina: 5–10 mg once daily
- Elderly or hepatic impairment: Start at 2.5 mg once daily
Amlodipine can be taken at any time of day, with or without food.
Side Effects
The most common side effect is peripheral edema (ankle/foot swelling), more common at higher doses and in women. Other side effects may include headache, flushing, dizziness, and fatigue.
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