Which of the following is a common side effect of amlodipine?

Amlodipine (Norvasc)is acalcium channel blocker (CCB)used to treathypertension and angina. A common side effect of amlodipine isdizziness, which occurs due to itsvasodilatory effects, leading tolowered blood pressureandpotential orthostatic hypotension.

B. Photosensitivity→ Incorrect;photosensitivityis more commonly associated with drugs such astetracyclines, sulfonamides, and fluoroquinolones, not amlodipine.

C. Agitation→ Incorrect; amlodipine does not typically causeCNS agitation.

D. Insomnia→ Incorrect;amlodipine does not significantly affect sleep patterns.

Peripheraledema

Flushing

Fatigue

Other Answer Choices Explained:Additional Side Effects of Amlodipine:References:

PTCB PTCE Exam Content Outline (Pharmacology for Technicians – Cardiovascular System Drugs)

Lexicomp Drug Monograph for Amlodipine

Goodman & Gilman’s The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics