Amlodipine | Norvasc | Calcium Blocker
Amlodipine or Norvasc is a calcium blocker that treats high blood pressure. This inexpensive, generically available drug relaxes smooth muscle cells lining arteries and reduces the force against which the heart must pump. Additionally the drug helps protect against chest pain or angina. It ranks among the World Health Organization List of Essential Medicines. An estimated 14 million people take this drug either by itself or combined with other antihypertensive therapy. The most consistent benefit of treating high blood pressure involves lowering the risk of stroke adn to a lesser extent heart disease. Obviously Amlodipine only treats rather than cures elevated blood pressure. Those at greatest risk receive the most benefit. This translates to a greater reduction in risk among those with also have diabetes and elevated cholesterol. Traditionally diuretics…