Amlodipine ankle oedema — GPhC CRA MCQ
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Correct answer: E — Refer to the prescriber to review amlodipine-related oedema
Peripheral oedema is a dose-related adverse effect of amlodipine and should prompt medication review. This makes refer to the prescriber to review amlodipine-related oedema the single best answer in this scenario. The other options would either miss the key safety issue, delay appropriate review, or fail to meet the relevant clinical or professional requirement.
Reference: BNF; NICE CKS