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Amlodipine adverse effects — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A 72-year-old woman returns to the pharmacy two weeks after starting amlodipine 5mg once daily. She reports new ankle swelling but no breathlessness, chest pain, or calf pain. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: D — Recognise amlodipine oedema and arrange prescriber review

Peripheral oedema is a recognised dose-related adverse effect of dihydropyridine calcium-channel blockers. The pharmacist should assess for red flags and advise review if symptoms are troublesome or progressive. Stopping other medicines or increasing the dose would be inappropriate without prescriber assessment.

Reference: https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/students-and-trainees/pharmacist-education-and-training/registration-assessment