Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the antihypertensive efficacy and tolerability of the calcium channel antagonist amlodipine besylate versus the angiotensin II type 1 receptor ...

Both therapeutic regimens (amlodipine besylate and candesartan cilexetil) were very effective in lowering office BP after 12 weeks of treatment. There was a trend towards better self-measured BP ...

Water retention is when fluid builds up in part of your body. It is also called fluid retention or edema. It can affect body tissues outside of blood vessels, leading to swelling or bloating. Water ...

However, many of the leading drugs face patent expiration in the next 5 years, including Pfizer's Norvasc (amlodipine), which expires in late 2007. In 2006, Norvasc generated sales of $4.9 billion.

Thermoregulation is how humans maintain a temperature range suitable for life. It is critical because having an extremely high or low internal temperature can ultimately cause severe symptoms like ...

Getting access to Medicare after years of paying into the system can feel like finally “making it.” However, once you begin receiving Medicare benefits, it’s important to understand that ...