These signs and symptoms of clinical tetanus occur when inhibitory neurons in the spinal cord and brain stem are affected. The spastic paralysis seen in tetanus is the result of excessive acetylcholine release caused by the disinhibition of motor neurons (Cook 2001).
Amlodipine (as besylate, mesylate or maleate) is a medication used to lower blood pressure and prevent chest pain. It belongs to a group of medications known as dihydropyridine-type calcium channel blockers. By widening of blood vessels it lowers blood pressure. In angina, amlodipine increases blood flow to the heart muscle to relieve pain due to angina. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the most important medications needed in a basic health system.
What is felodipine? Felodipine is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels. Felodipine is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Felodipine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.