amlodipine
Calcium channel blockerWhat it's for
HTN, angina
Nursing considerations
- New ankle swelling is the drug, not always HF — assess before diuresing
- No grapefruit juice
- Rise slowly — orthostatic dizziness
Key side effects
📈 Watch
BP, edema
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
