How to Pronounce Amlodipine (Norvasc)
am-LOW-di-peen
IPA: /æm.ˈlaʊ.dɪ.piːn/
Brand name: Norvasc
am
LOW
di
peen
Amlodipine is pronounced am-LOW-di-peen
How do you pronounce Amlodipine?
Amlodipine is pronounced “am-LOW-di-peen”. It has 4 syllables: am ‑ low ‑ di ‑ peen. The stress falls on the second syllable, “low”.
How many syllables are in Amlodipine?
Amlodipine has 4 syllables: am ‑ low ‑ di ‑ peen.
What does Amlodipine mean?
Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension and angina. It works by relaxing vascular smooth muscle to reduce blood pressure.
Word Parts
suffix
-dipine
calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine)
Common Mispronunciations
Often said "AM-lo-di-peen" — stress is on LOW: am-LOW-di-peen
Where You'll Encounter This
HTN, angina, once-daily. Treats hypertension and angina. Dihydropyridines are more vascular-selective.
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