Question

Amlodipine is used in treatment of _______

• A. Epilepsy
• B. Hypertension
• C. Tuberculosis
• D. Malaria

Hint:

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used for hypertension and angina.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used mainly in cardiovascular diseases.

Step 1: Hypertension means increased blood pressure.

Step 2: Amlodipine blocks calcium entry into vascular smooth muscle.

Step 3: This causes relaxation of blood vessels.

Step 4: Relaxation of blood vessels reduces peripheral resistance and lowers blood pressure.

Step 5: Therefore, amlodipine is used in hypertension. \[ \boxed{\text{Hypertension}} \]