There is no such thing as which oral amlodipine is better for the elderly, it depends on which drug is more suitable for the elderly.
Amlodipine belongs to the calcium antagonist, mainly used in the treatment of hypertension patients, at the same time can dilate the coronary artery, increase the blood supply of coronary artery, more suitable for the elderly to take.
Amlodipine in the clinical manufacturer more, and there are a variety of dosage forms, as long as the qualified drugs, elderly patients can take.
Elderly patients with hypertension are often accompanied by cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, amlodipine can not only reduce blood pressure, at the same time can increase the blood supply of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular, amlodipine belongs to the first choice of therapeutic drugs.
Adverse effects of amlodipine include facial flushing, dry stools, lower limb edema, etc. It is contraindicated in patients with low blood pressure and allergy to the components of the drug. Specific use of medication should follow the doctor’s instructions.