As previously mentioned, although it is not caused by influenza viruses, gastroenteritis is commonly referred to as the stomach flu because most people have acute symptoms that last a day or so, and then begin to resolve, like the symptoms of more benign flu strains.
And if you figured out that the decreased vascular resistance to blood flow translates into lower blood pressure, you'd be right. These are the basics, and you're up to speed.Amlodipine Besylate is used to treat high blood pressure. It should not be taken in combination with a blood thinner.
Highlights. 1  Amlodipine is an oral drug thatâs used to treat high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, and angina. 2  This drug comes in the form of a tablet you take by mouth. 3  Amlodipine is available as the brand-name drug Norvasc. Itâs also available as a generic drug.