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    The document summarizes information about the drug Amlodipine including its generic and brand names, classification, dose, indications, adverse effects, nursing responsibilities, and patient teaching points. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension and other conditions related to coronary artery disease. It works by relaxing blood vessels to widen them, lowering blood pressure and making it easier for the heart to pump blood. Nurses are responsible for monitoring the patient, documenting observations, providing comfort, and teaching about proper administration and potential side effects.

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    The document summarizes information about the drug Amlodipine including its generic and brand names, classification, dose, indications, adverse effects, nursing responsibilities, and patient teaching points. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension and other conditions related to coronary artery disease. It works by relaxing blood vessels to widen them, lowering blood pressure and making it easier for the heart to pump blood. Nurses are responsible for monitoring the patient, documenting observations, providing comfort, and teaching about proper administration and potential side effects.

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    The document summarizes information about the drug Amlodipine including its generic and brand names, classification, dose, indications, adverse effects, nursing responsibilities, and patient teaching points. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension and other conditions related to coronary artery disease. It works by relaxing blood vessels to widen them, lowering blood pressure and making it easier for the heart to pump blood. Nurses are responsible for monitoring the patient, documenting observations, providing comfort, and teaching about proper administration and potential side effects.

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    Amlodipine

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    Germin Cesa
    The document summarizes information about the drug Amlodipine including its generic and brand names, classification, dose, indications, adverse effects, nursing responsibilities, and patient teaching points. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension and other conditions related to coronary artery disease. It works by relaxing blood vessels to widen them, lowering blood pressure and making it easier for the heart to pump blood. Nurses are responsible for monitoring the patient, documenting observations, providing comfort, and teaching about proper administration and potential side effects.

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    UNIVERSITY OF CEBU-BANILAD

    COLLEGE OF NURSING

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