Amlodipine
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Amlodipine, sold under the brand name Norvasc among others, is a calcium channel blocker medication used to treat high blood pressure, coronary artery disease (CAD)<ref name="a10">[https://www.drugs.com/monograph/amlodipine.html "Amlodipine Besylate".] Drugs.com. American Society of Hospital Pharmacists. Archived from the original on 4 June 2016. Retrieved 22 July 2016.</ref> See also [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amlodipine Amlodipine]. | Amlodipine, sold under the brand name Norvasc among others, is a calcium channel blocker medication used to treat high blood pressure, coronary artery disease (CAD)<ref name="a10">[https://www.drugs.com/monograph/amlodipine.html "Amlodipine Besylate".] Drugs.com. American Society of Hospital Pharmacists. Archived from the original on 4 June 2016. Retrieved 22 July 2016.</ref> See also [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amlodipine Amlodipine]. | ||
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| + | Amlodipine is a long-acting calcium channel antagonist that selectively inhibits calcium ion influx across cell membranes.[40] It targets L-type calcium channels in muscle cells and N-type calcium channels in the central nervous system which are involved in nociceptive signalling and pain perception.[41][42] | ||
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References
- ↑ "Amlodipine Besylate". Drugs.com. American Society of Hospital Pharmacists. Archived from the original on 4 June 2016. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
