Amlodipine 10mg is primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and various forms of angina (chest pain) and coronary artery disease in adults. It works by relaxing blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood and improving blood flow[3].
- Used as a first-line treatment for hypertension (high blood pressure), reducing the risk of complications such as heart attack, stroke, and kidney problems[2].
- Treats chronic stable angina, which is regular chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart[1].
- Effective for vasospastic angina (Prinzmetal’s angina), a type of chest pain due to spasms in coronary arteries[1].
- Used in patients with angiographically documented coronary artery disease to reduce the risk of hospitalization for angina or coronary revascularization[1].
- May also be used (sometimes “off-label”) for conditions such as diabetic nephropathy, Raynaud’s phenomenon, and in certain kinds of chronic kidney disease, especially in kidney transplant recipients[1].
Typical side effects of amlodipine 10mg include swelling (edema), palpitations, dizziness, and flushing, with some side effects being more common at higher doses[2].
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