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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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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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