Clinical Diagnosis · Cardiovascular System · Medium
Amlodipine
Meaning: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that relaxes arterial smooth muscle.
In practice: Ankle swelling is a classic side effect of this first-line blood pressure drug.
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