amlodipine besylate
Noun: 1. A calcium channel blocker medication: Amlodipine besylate is a specific salt form of the drug amlodipine. It belongs to a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Its primary function is to relax and widen blood vessels (vasodilation) by preventing calcium from entering the cells of the heart and blood vessel walls. This action lowers blood pressure and increases blood flow to the heart muscle.
Amlodipine besylate is used as a prescription medication. It is typically taken orally in tablet form. * It is prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension). * It is prescribed for the treatment of chest pain due to heart disease (angina pectoris), specifically chronic stable angina and vasospastic angina (Prinzmetal's or variant angina).
- Noun:
- The doctor started the patient on amlodipine besylate to control his hypertension.
- A common side effect of amlodipine besylate is peripheral edema, or swelling in the ankles and feet.
- The generic version of Norvasc is amlodipine besylate.
- Pharmacological Class: It is specifically classified as a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. This subclass is known for having a greater effect on blood vessels than on the heart muscle itself.
- Chemical Form: The "besylate" part refers to the besylate salt (benzenesulfonate salt) of amlodipine. This salt form affects the drug's stability, solubility, and how it is absorbed in the body.
- Amlodipine (Noun): The name of the active pharmaceutical ingredient. Amlodipine besylate is the specific salt form commonly used in medications.
- Norvasc (Noun, Trade Name): A well-known brand name for the drug whose active ingredient is amlodipine besylate.
- Calcium channel blocker (Noun): The broader class of cardiovascular drugs to which amlodipine belongs.
- Antihypertensive (Noun/Adjective): A substance or drug that reduces high blood pressure.
- Norvasc (Trade Name)
- Calcium antagonist (Older term for calcium channel blocker, used in context)
- To be on amlodipine: A common phrase meaning to be prescribed and taking this medication.
- She has been on amlodipine for her angina for several years.
- To prescribe amlodipine besylate: The action taken by a healthcare provider.
- The cardiologist decided to prescribe amlodipine besylate.
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a vasodilator (trade name Norvasc) taken in tablet form; prescribed for hypertension and angina pectoris
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