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Amlodipine is a long-acting calcium channel blocker used as an anti-hypertensive and in the treatment of angina. As other calcium channel blockers, amlodipine acts by relaxing the smooth muscle in the arterial wall, decreasing peripheral resistance and hence reducing blood pressure; in angina it increases blood flow to the heart muscle. Amlodipine is marketed as Norvasc in North America and as Istin in the United Kingdom by Pfizer as well...


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Amlodipine???
somebody could say me because Pfizer lost the patent of Norvasc? 10 pts. thanks

Your question IS confusing but what I know is that each drug company can produce a medication and keep the patent for 7 years. After that time, then any other...

Asked by Uzumaki - 13 months ago

Does anyone have long term experience taking amlodipine for hypertension,and what problems if any?
Does anyone have long term experience taking amlodipine for hypertension,and what problems if any?

Mild edema (collection of fluid) in the feet may occur on long term use of amlodipine. It has no other consequence except the feeling of stuffiness of the feet.

Asked by exceptional8226 - 7 months ago

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    I'm on Norvasc (generic Amlodipine), and I've been having really bad reactions to sunlight (red I'm on Norvasc (generic Amlodipine), and I've been having really bad reactions to sunlight ...

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