What is this medication? AMLODIPINE (am LOE di peen) treats high blood pressure and
Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems
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heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure
The mortality from hypertensive vascular disease has declined progressively over the past 2 decades in the United States, a decline ascribed
These medications are known as alpha-blockers and are normally used to relieve prostate Side Effects of Amlodipine for Cats
Amlodipine is a medication that can help lower your blood pressure
Amlodipine/benazepril (Lotrel) is an oral medication used to treat high blood pressure
These complications include: Anemia (low levels of red blood cells); Mineral and bone disorder (when blood levels of calcium and phosphorus are out of balance leading to bone and/or heart disease); Metabolic acidosis (buildup of acid in the
J Vet Pharmacol Ther 2007; 30(5):394-400
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34% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 44% reported a negative effect
This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys They include aspirin (Bayer, Ecotrin), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)
11 guidelines for conservatively treating chronic kidney disease (2007) Polzin D Veterinary Medicine Dec 2007 says "Amlodipine is the first-choice drug for managing elevated blood pressure in cats with chronic kidney disease (evidence grade 2)
Norvasc (amlodipine) Plendil, Cardioplen, others ; Procardia (nifedipine) Cardizem (diltiazem) Calan SR (verapamil)
Coexisting Conditions If a patient has coexisting conditions such as diabetes or kidney disease, losartan may be the better choice