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How does felodipine lower blood pressure?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Felodipine lowers blood pressure by reducing total peripheral vascular resistance, meaning the resistance to blood flow through peripheral blood vessels.

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Felotens XL 10mg Prolonged Release TabletsGenus Pharmaceuticals · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 4Document updated 4 February 2015

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