Amlodipine - Medication Template PDF

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6/14/21 James Sampson Student Name ___________________________________________ Date ____________________

amlodipine Norvasc Medication Name: Generic ________________________________ Trade _________________________________ Davis Drug Guide 17th edition 2021 antihypertensives/ calcium channel blockers Reference: _____________________________ Drug Classification: _______________________________________

Complete on Patient During Clinicals 61.2 kg PO 10 mg QD Route, Dosage, Frequency: _________________________________ Patient Weight __________________ max 10 mg QD What is the recommended dosage range for this medication? ____________________________ Is the route and dosage within guideline norms? Yes ___x No ____ If not explain why_____________

How do you know the medication is working for this client? Decrease in BP. Decrease in frequency and severity of anginal attack What is the expected pharmacological action for this medication? Inhibits the transport of calcium into myocardial and vascular smooth muscle cells, resulting in inhibition of excitation-contraction coupling and subsequent contraction For what purpose is this medication being administered? Hypertension and angina What time of day should the medication be administered and why? In the am once daily to cover hypertension and angina Should the medication be administered or avoided in combination with any substance(s)? Contraindications/Precautions Hypersensitivity; Systolic BP...