| Drug Name: | Felodipine |
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| Drug Class: | Calcium channel blocker |
| Mechanism of Action: | Inhibits the influx of calcium ions into smooth muscle cells, leading to vasodilation and decreased peripheral vascular resistance |
| Use: | Treatment of hypertension and angina |
| Side Effects: | Headache, dizziness, flushing, peripheral edema |
| Contraindications: | Hypersensitivity to felodipine, severe hypotension |
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