Amlodipine is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and certain types of chest pain (angina). It is a calcium channel blocker, which means it works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through them. Amlodipine is pronounced “am-low-dih-peen”.
Amlodipine is an effective medication for lowering blood pressure. It is also well-tolerated, with few side effects. Amlodipine has been shown to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with high blood pressure.
