Amlodipine besylate

Amlodipine besylate

Amlodipine besylate is a common calcium channel blocker (CCB) that is mostly used to treat high blood pressure and chronic stable angina (chest discomfort). It is a calcium antagonist and belongs to the dihydropyridine class, which means it relaxes blood vessels and makes blood flow better. It was approved for medical use in 1990 and […]

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Hypertension

Hypertension or high blood pressure is the most common non communicable disease that appears when the force (pressure) of blood against the artery walls is continuously high.  Or in other words consistent raised arterial pressure is termed as hypertension. How to take readings of hypertension Hypertension or high blood pressure is measured by two values […]