Amlodipine
Amlodipine
Amlodipine (pronounced am-LOE-di-peen) is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and coronary artery disease. It is a type of drug known as a calcium channel blocker.
Etymology
The term "Amlodipine" is derived from the components of the drug's chemical structure: "am" for amine, "lo" for long-acting, and "dipine" for dihydropyridine, the class of drug to which it belongs.
Usage
Amlodipine is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain). It can be used alone or in combination with other medications to manage these conditions. Amlodipine works by relaxing the blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily, thereby reducing blood pressure and relieving symptoms of angina.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Amlodipine include edema (swelling), fatigue, palpitations, and dizziness. In rare cases, it can cause more serious side effects such as jaundice, hepatitis, and erythema multiforme.
Related Terms
- Calcium channel blocker: A type of medication that disrupts the movement of calcium through calcium channels, which are present in the muscle cells of the heart and blood vessels.
- Hypertension: A condition characterized by consistently high blood pressure.
- Angina: Chest pain or discomfort caused by insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle.
- Edema: Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.
- Jaundice: A yellowing of the skin and eyes, often caused by liver disease.
- Hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver, often caused by a viral infection.
- Erythema multiforme: A skin reaction that occurs in response to medications, infections, or illness.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Amlodipine
- Wikipedia's article - Amlodipine
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