In the management of hypertension for this patient, how do amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide work together to achieve blood pressure control?
Amlodipine causes vasodilation while hydrochlorothiazide reduces blood volume, both leading to lower blood pressure. Amlodipine reduces heart rate and hydrochlorothiazide increases urine pH, both affecting blood pressure. Amlodipine increases cardiac output and hydrochlorothiazide enhances potassium excretion, both impacting blood pressure. Amlodipine activates beta receptors and hydrochlorothiazide blocks sodium channels, directly lowering blood pressure.