Arterial hypertension is one from the most important causes of cardiovascular diseases on which is possible to influence by preventive measures and by adequate and timely therapy too, and so to prevent the development of complication.By prospective analysis 60 patients in period of 12 weeks were observed.The patients were divided into the following groups in accordance to heigh of arterial hypertension (systoloc/diastolic) - degree I 16,66% (10 patients), - degree II 30% (18 patients), - degree III 53,33% (32 patients). Amlodipin as an antagonist of calcium canals from group of dihydropiridins with long activity was indicated in mentioned groups of arterial hypertensy given in form of monotherapy or as combination with diuretics, beta-blocators or ACE inhibitors. In the analysis of lasting of treatment of arterial hypertension before including of amlodipin: period of time in which was obtained optimal decline of arterial blood pressure and significant differencis between standard parameters within I, II and III degree arterial hypertension were taken under consediration.

Keywords: arterial hypertension, amlodipin, therapy.