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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