What are the Effects and Benefits of Amlodipine Besylate Tablets?

Amlodipine Besylate Tablets have the effects of dilating blood vessels, lowering blood pressure, and relieving angina pectoris. It can relieve pain when angina pectoris occurs. Amlodipine Besylate Tablets are suitable for hypertension and can be used alone or combined with other antihypertensive drugs. It can also be used for symptomatic treatment of chronic stable angina pectoris.

1. The main pharmacological component of Amlodipine Besylate is amlodipine, and besylate is only an adjuvant. Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium ion antagonist that can block calcium ion channels in blood vessel walls, thereby relaxing blood vessels and lowering blood pressure.

2. Besides hypertension, amlodipine can reduce coronary artery spasms, improve angina pectoris symptoms, and can also be used to treat stable angina pectoris and variant angina pectoris caused by coronary artery spasms.

3. Common side effects of taking Amlodipine Besylate Tablets include hypotension, worsening heart disease, liver damage, etc. It is necessary to monitor blood pressure levels and check liver function regularly during medication. If there are any abnormal physical conditions, it is recommended to switch medications or reduce the dosage under the guidance of a physician.

4. For patients with hypertension, it is important to pay attention to daily diet, including limiting salt intake, eating a low-sugar and low-fat diet, and maintaining appropriate physical exercise to achieve a healthy body mass index.