A calcium antagonist that is used to treat high blood pressure and angina. Lowers blood pressure by inducing smooth muscle relaxation and vasodilatation. (Bulsara & Cassagnol.) An excellent first-line choice among the myriad options of antihypertensive agents. (Hassan Fares, 2016) A superior option in the hypertension armamentarium that controls BP and improves patient outcomes. (Hassan Fares, 2016) A well-tolerated and effective drug in controlling mild-to-moderate essential hypertension. (R.A.Esin, 1992) Shows a sustained antihypertensive and anti-anginal efficacy over 24 hours. (Heynen, 1992) An effective and well-tolerated therapeutic agent for the treatment of chronic stable angina pectoris and vasospastic angina. (Taylor, 1991) Has superior antihypertensive efficacy to verapamil in the treatment of hypertension. (Kaplan, 1991) An effective, more safe, and better-tolerated therapeutical alternative for hypertension management than nifedipine. (Z Kalina, 1998) Reduces blood pressure more effectively than nitrendipine in patients with hypertension. (X Wang, 1998)