As previously mentioned, although it is not caused by influenza viruses, gastroenteritis is commonly referred to as the stomach flu because most people have acute symptoms that last a day or so, and then begin to resolve, like the symptoms of more benign flu strains.
And if you figured out that the decreased vascular resistance to blood flow translates into lower blood pressure, you'd be right. These are the basics, and you're up to speed.Amlodipine Besylate is used to treat high blood pressure. It should not be taken in combination with a blood thinner.
BRAND NAME: Norvasc. DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Amlodipine belongs to a class of medications called calcium channel blockers (CCBs).These medications block the transport of calcium into the smooth muscle cells lining the arteries of the heart (coronary arteries) and other arteries of the body.y dilating coronary arteries, amlodipine increases the flow of blood to the heart and is useful in preventing heart pain (angina) resulting from reduced flow of blood to the heart caused by coronary artery spasm (contraction).