Drug reference
amlodipine
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Drug class
Cardiovascular (CCBs)
Mechanism of action
Inhibits transmembrane influx of extracellular calcium ions across membranes of myocardial cells and vascular smooth muscle cells without changing serum calcium concentrations; this inhibits cardiac and vascular smooth muscle contraction, thereby dilating main coronary and systemic arteries
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Edema
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Palpitation
Known interactions (6)
- Activated Charcoal + amlodipine Moderate
- amlodipine + dantrolene Moderate
- amlodipine + Furosemide Moderate
- amlodipine + Glimepiride Moderate
- amlodipine + lisinopril Moderate
- amlodipine + ranolazine Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is amlodipine?
amlodipine belongs to: Cardiovascular.
How does amlodipine work?
Inhibits transmembrane influx of extracellular calcium ions across membranes of myocardial cells and vascular smooth muscle cells without changing serum calcium concentrations; this inhibits cardiac and vascular smooth muscle contraction, thereby dilating main coronary and systemic arteries
What are the common side effects of amlodipine?
Dizziness, Edema, Headache, Fatigue, Nausea, Palpitation
Which drugs interact with amlodipine?
Activated Charcoal, dantrolene, Furosemide, Glimepiride, lisinopril, ranolazine
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