Amlodipine

Amlodipine is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and certain types of chest pain, known as angina. It works by relaxing blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow and helping to lower blood pressure. You typically take it as a tablet once a day, starting with a dose of 5 mg, which can be increased to a maximum of 10 mg if needed. It’s important to know that if you have a known sensitivity to amlodipine, you should not take this medication. Additionally, if you are taking strong medications that affect liver enzymes, like certain antifungals, they may increase the levels of amlodipine in your body, so be sure to discuss this with your doctor.