Amlodipine

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used primarily for managing hypertension in dogs and cats. Amlodipine’s action helps manage high blood pressure by improving blood flow and reducing the workload on the heart. Read more

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used primarily for managing hypertension in dogs and cats. Amlodipine’s action helps manage high blood pressure by improving blood flow and reducing the workload on the heart.

Essential insights

• Calcium channel blockade: Amlodipine selectively blocks L-type calcium channels in the smooth muscle cells of blood vessels.
• Vasodilation: By inhibiting calcium influx, amlodipine reduces the contraction of smooth muscle in the arterial walls, leading to relaxation and dilation of blood vessels.
• Reduction in blood pressure: The vasodilation effect lowers the resistance the heart must work against, thereby reducing blood pressure.