¿Qué es Amlodipine Besylate?

El besilato de amlodipino es un bloqueador de los canales de calcio utilizado principalmente para tratar la presión arterial alta y la angina de pecho (dolor en el pecho). Al inhibir el flujo de iones de calcio hacia el músculo liso vascular y el músculo cardiaco, ayuda a dilatar los vasos sanguíneos y mejorar el flujo sanguíneo, reduciendo efectivamente la presión arterial y disminuyendo la carga de trabajo del corazón. Este medicamento a menudo se prescribe como parte de un régimen de tratamiento cardiovascular más amplio.

Side Effects

• Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
• New or worsening chest pain, trouble breathing, unusual sweating
• Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes

Warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, or heart or blood vessel disease (including coronary artery disease, aortic stenosis).
• This medicine may cause the following problems:Low blood pressureWorsening chest painIncreased risk of heart attackLiver problems
• This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or lightheaded. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
• Do not stop using this medicine suddenly without asking your doctor, even if you feel well.
• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.