Amlodipine and frusemide: pharmacological factors contributing to increased fall risk in concurrently treated patients – a retrospective cross-sectional study

Amlodipine and frusemide: pharmacological factors contributing to increased fall risk in concurrently treated patients – a retrospective cross-sectional study

BackgroundCalcium channel blockers, such as amlodipine, are commonly prescribed for hypertension but can cause peripheral edema, often requiring adjunctive frusemide. Concerns exist regarding the potential increase in fall risk, particularly in older populations. However, few studies have assessed t...

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Main Authors: Aymen Alqurain, Murtada Albaharnah, Samanah Al Zayer, Maha Alanzi, Razan Alblushi, Rawan Aleid, Rand Ashoor, Ali Albahrani, Mustafa Almahdi, Samaher Al-Shaibi, Luma Ameer, Sherihan Ghosn, Marwa Algoraini, Nawal Alsubaie, Afnan Alshnbari, Fadhel A. Alomar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
Subjects:
amlodipine
frusemide
prescribing cascade
fall risk
orthostatic hypotension
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2025.1598161/full
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