Evigrade
Major

Amlodipine × Dronedarone

Calcium channel blockers (dihydropyridines)×Class III antiarrhythmic

Mechanism

Dronedarone is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, the main amlodipine metabolic route. Amlodipine plasma levels may double.

Symptoms

Blood pressure drop: postural dizziness, syncope. Ankle oedema (typical of amlodipine), facial flushing, reflex tachycardia are possible.

Management

Cap amlodipine at 5 mg/day when combined. Alternative calcium channel blocker: diltiazem (with caution combined with an antiarrhythmic), or replace amlodipine with an ACE-I/ARB.

Sources

All interactions