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1. www.medicinesinpregnancy.org › leaflets-a-z › amlodipineAmlodipine - medicines in pregnancy

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   It is important to take any medicines prescribed for high blood pressure or heart problems as these conditions can be serious for both mother and baby. Untreated high blood pressure can cause preterm birth, low infant birth weight, and illness in the mother and baby that can be serious.

2. www.ahajournals.org › doi › 10Safety of Antihypertensive Medications in Pregnancy: Living ...

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   Jul 26, 2019 · Amlodipine, which has a gradual onset of action, 16 is less likely to be associated with vasodilator symptoms and thus may be associated with better compliance and possibly smoother 24‐hour BP control compared with twice‐daily nifedipine tablets. 18 However, if the extended‐release preparation of nifedipine is used, the differences may ...

   • Author: Line Malha, Phyllis August

   • Publish Year: 2019

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4. www.nhs.uk › medicines › amlodipinePregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility while taking amlodipine

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   There's no evidence to suggest that taking amlodipine reduces fertility in women. Amlodipine may affect sperm function. Speak to your doctor if you are having difficulty trying for a baby, as stopping amlodipine may be considered. Talk to your fertility specialist if you're worried.

5. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › 35305140Nifedipine or amlodipine? The choice for hypertension during ...

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   Amlodipine was found the efficacy is slightly superior to nifedipine on treating hypertension during pregnancy (RR 1.06, 95% CI 1.01 to 1.10) with a decreased risk for maternal side effects (RR 0.42, 95% CI 0.29 to 0.61).

6. cks.nice.org.uk › topics › hypertension-in-pregnancyHypertension in pregnancy | Health topics A to Z - CKS | NICE

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   Several different hypertensive disorders can complicate pregnancy. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) uses the following working definitions. Hypertension: diastolic blood pressure of 90–109 mmHg and/or systolic blood pressure of 140–159 mmHg.

7. link.springer.com › article › 10Nifedipine or amlodipine? The choice for hypertension during ...

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   Mar 19, 2022 · Our meta-analysis suggests that amlodipine should be considered in hypertension during pregnancy, given that it can effectively reduce blood pressure with few adverse reaction. And its long half-life can increase the patient's medication compliance.

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   Does amlodipine treat hypertension during pregnancy?

   • Background: There is a lack of sufficient evidence regarding efficacy and safety of amlodipine on treating hypertension during pregnancy. Objective: To compare antihypertensive efficacy, pregnancy outcome and safety of amlodipine with nifedipine on hypertension during pregnancy.

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   Is amlodipine a teratogenic risk during pregnancy?

   • A few studies reported that amlodipine may not pose a significant teratogenic risk even in early pregnancy [10, 36]. Our meta-analysis suggests that amlodipine should be considered in hypertension during pregnancy, given that it can effectively reduce blood pressure with few adverse reaction.

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   Is nifedipine more effective than amlodipine in treating hypertension during pregnancy?

   • To estimate relative effects from all available evidence, a meta-analysis was conducted. Results: Seventeen RCTs were included. Amlodipine was found the efficacy is slightly superior to nifedipine on treating hypertension during pregnancy (RR 1.06, 95% CI 1.01 to 1.10) with a decreased risk for maternal side effects (RR 0.42, 95% CI 0.29 to 0.61).

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   Does amlodipine affect fertility?

   • If you notice that your baby is not feeding as well as usual, seems unusually sleepy, looks much paler than usual or if you have any other concerns about your baby, then talk to your health visitor, midwife, pharmacist or doctor as soon as possible. There's no evidence to suggest that taking amlodipine reduces fertility in women.

   Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility while taking amlodipine

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   Is amlodipine used in nonpregnant patients?

   • Amlodipine is widely used in nonpregnant patients. It is estimated that a significant number of pregnancies are unplanned and undiagnosed until the late first trimester, making it likely that unplanned first‐trimester exposure to amlodipine occurs more frequently than reported.

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   Can I take amlodipine while breastfeeding?

   • If your doctor or health visitor says your baby is healthy, it's OK to take amlodipine while you're breastfeeding, but talk to your doctor or pharmacist as they may recommend a medicine we know more about, like nifedipine. Amlodipine passes into breast milk in small amounts and has not been known to cause side effects in breastfed babies.

   Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility while taking amlodipine

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9. www.nice.org.uk › guidance › ng133Hypertension in pregnancy: diagnosis and management - NICE

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   Jun 25, 2019 · This guideline covers diagnosing and managing hypertension (high blood pressure), including pre-eclampsia, during pregnancy, labour and birth. It also includes advice for women with hypertension who wish to conceive and women who have had a pregnancy complicated by hypertension. It aims to improve care during pregnancy, labour and birth