Information on Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs): Amlodipine (Norvasc), Felodipine (Renedil, Plendil), Nifedipine (Adalat XL), used to prevent angina, treat high blood pressure, and reduce complications of high blood pressure such as heart attack and stroke. CCBs block the effect of calcium in the blood vessels reducing force required for the heart to pump blood in the body.
Information on Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs): Amlodipine (Norvasc), Felodipine (Renedil, Plendil), Nifedipine (Adalat XL), used to prevent angina, treat high blood pressure, and reduce complications of high blood pressure such as heart attack and stroke. CCBs block the effect of calcium in the blood vessels reducing force required for the heart to pump blood in the body.