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Visit https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds"
Generic Name
Amlodipine
Trade NameNorvasc
IndicationHypertension, angina
ActionBlocks transport of calcium into muscle cells inhibiting excitation and contraction
Therapeutic ClassAntihypertensive
Pharmacologic ClassCa channel blocker
Nursing Considerations• May cause gingival hyperplasia • Grapefruit juice may increase drug level • Monitor blood pressure and pulse prior to and during therapy • Monitor intake and output • Assess for signs of CHF • Assess characteristics of angina • Instruct patient of interventions for hypertension and how to take blood pressure
By Jon Haws, RN CCRN Alumnus4.4
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Visit https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds"
Generic Name
Amlodipine
Trade NameNorvasc
IndicationHypertension, angina
ActionBlocks transport of calcium into muscle cells inhibiting excitation and contraction
Therapeutic ClassAntihypertensive
Pharmacologic ClassCa channel blocker
Nursing Considerations• May cause gingival hyperplasia • Grapefruit juice may increase drug level • Monitor blood pressure and pulse prior to and during therapy • Monitor intake and output • Assess for signs of CHF • Assess characteristics of angina • Instruct patient of interventions for hypertension and how to take blood pressure

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