Uses. Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
Events, Trends, and Issues: The United States was a leading exporter of mercury in 2011, and the principal export. destinations included Canada, Guyana, and Vietnam. The average price of a flask of domestic mercury was $1,950; however, by July, prices were reported in the $2,400-to-$2,600 range. Mercury is used for small-scale gold mining in
Mercury is very toxic. It is mostly known as a neurotoxin, meaning that it harms the brain and nervous system. However, mercury is also linked to kidney and liver damage and possibly cancer. Children are especially at risk because of their brains and bodies are still developing.