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Last Updated: 9/3/2025

Amlodipine Safety in COPD Patients

Calcium Channel Blockers in COPD

Unlike beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers like amlodipine do not cause bronchoconstriction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, as reported by the Thorax journal 1, 2

Contrast with Beta-Blockers

Beta-blocking agents should be avoided in COPD patients, as they can cause adverse effects, according to the Thorax journal 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

REFERENCES

1

bts guidelines for the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. the copd guidelines group of the standards of care committee of the bts. [LINK]

Thorax, 1997

2

bts guidelines for the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. the copd guidelines group of the standards of care committee of the bts. [LINK]

Thorax, 1997

3

bts guidelines for the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. the copd guidelines group of the standards of care committee of the bts. [LINK]

Thorax, 1997

4

bts guidelines for the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. the copd guidelines group of the standards of care committee of the bts. [LINK]

Thorax, 1997

5

bts guidelines for the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. the copd guidelines group of the standards of care committee of the bts. [LINK]

Thorax, 1997

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