Amlodipine (Norvasc)is acalcium channel blocker (CCB)used to treathypertension and angina. A common side effect of amlodipine isdizziness, which occurs due to itsvasodilatory effects, leading tolowered blood pressureandpotential orthostatic hypotension.
B. Photosensitivity→ Incorrect;photosensitivityis more commonly associated with drugs such astetracyclines, sulfonamides, and fluoroquinolones, not amlodipine.
C. Agitation→ Incorrect; amlodipine does not typically causeCNS agitation.
D. Insomnia→ Incorrect;amlodipine does not significantly affect sleep patterns.
Peripheraledema
Flushing
Fatigue
Other Answer Choices Explained:Additional Side Effects of Amlodipine:References:
PTCB PTCE Exam Content Outline (Pharmacology for Technicians – Cardiovascular System Drugs)
Lexicomp Drug Monograph for Amlodipine
Goodman & Gilman’s The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics
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