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.
Amlodipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium antagonists. It is used to treat: 1  high blood pressure (hypertension). 2  angina pectoris (pain in the chest caused by blockages in the arteries leading to the heart) or chest pain classed as vasospastic angina pectoris (or Prinzmetalâs angina). Amlodipine 2.5mg is not currently available and the 2.5mg dose cannot be obtained with Amlodipine tablets 5mg as these tablets are not manufactured to break into two equal halves. 2  Patients with impaired liver function: your doctor may prescribe you a different dose.