Amlodipine Besylate (brand name Norvasc) is a calcium channel blocker which belongs to a class of drugs called beta blockers. It works by blocking an enzyme called aldosterone, which prevents the relaxation of blood vessels and reduces blood pressure.
This medication is usually used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain). It may also be used to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in certain high-risk patients.
This medication is not approved for use in children under 12 years of age.
Follow all directions on your prescription label carefully, and read the medication guide provided with the medication.
Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually every 8 hours. You should take this medication at the same time(s) every day.
Take this medication at the same time(s) each day. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Some medications may cause drowsiness or dizziness in some individuals. Do not drive or do anything that requires you to be alert until you know how this medication affects you. Before using this medication, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, kidney, liver, or circulation.
Inform your doctor if your condition has worsen or does not improve within 1 week.
The dosage and length of treatment depend on your specific condition and response to the medication.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medication. Grapefruit can increase the risk of side effects while taking this medication.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these serious side effects:
Allergic reactions:
Stroke:
Blood clots:
Severe skin reactions:
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect that is not listed on the medication guide, or if you have questions about why this medication has been prescribed for you.
Norvasc Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), angina, and certain types of chest pain. It works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow to the heart muscle. Norvasc is available as a tablet that comes in a pack of 2 tablets.
Norvasc was first marketed in the United States in 1995 under the brand nameamlodipine and was approved for use in the United Kingdom in 1998 under the brand nameamlotrigine. Since its approval, Norvasc has been widely used in the United States, including to treat high blood pressure, angina, and certain types of chest pain, including those caused by heart attack, angina, and other chest pain states. As of 2016, Norvasc is the brand name of the generic drug and is sold exclusively under the brand nameamlotrigine. Norvasc is available in 2 different strengths: 10 mg and 20 mg. The 10 mg strength is the most common form of Norvasc. The 20 mg strength is also available in smaller packs of 5, 10, and 20 mg.
Norvasc tablets are available in 2 strengths: 10 mg and 20 mg.
Norvasc is approved to be taken by mouth once a day or in high-dose strengths. A single dose of 2.5 mg of Norvasc is given once per day, with or without food. The recommended starting dose for adults is 10 mg once per day, and for children over 12 years of age, the starting dose is 20 mg once per day.
A few common side effects may include:
Rarely, severe or prolonged bleeding may occur.
If this occurs, stop taking Norvasc and seek medical help immediately.
Norvasc is not a controlled substance and should not be used if you are currently using certain medications such as certain antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), or anticoagulants (blood thinners).
Drug interactions can occur with Norvasc, as well as any other medications you take. Check with your doctor before starting any new medication or treatment for hypertension and other heart conditions.
Tell your doctor about all the medications you are currently taking, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements. This includes over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements, as well as herbal products and supplements you are taking. Your doctor may adjust your dose or recommend a different medication.
In patients with kidney problems or conditions affecting the kidneys, Norvasc may cause drowsiness. This effect is usually temporary and is reversible when you stop taking Norvasc. If you experience dizziness or lightheadedness while you are taking Norvasc, stop taking Norvasc and tell your doctor. You may feel lightheaded while taking Norvasc.
Norvasc is not recommended for use during pregnancy or lactation. However, research has found that it can be safely used during lactation. If you are a breastfeeding mother and are concerned about possible effects on your baby, speak to your doctor.
There are some common side effects of Norvasc, and these may include:
There are some serious side effects that may occur if Norvasc is taken with certain medications.
Norvasc 10mg is an antihypertensive drug. It is used for the high blood pressure that is not adequately treated by angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or other drugs. It decreases the swelling and pain associated with hypertension (hypertensive-hypertensive%).
Norvasc 10mg tablets areBLEF-bound and contain captopril.How effective are Norvasc 10mg?The smallest film-coated tablets with effective doses of calcium, phosphorus, and sodium are Norvasc 10mg, and they are given in the form oftabletswith the longest duration of action.Is Norvasc 10mg a tablet?Yes, the Norvasc 10mg tablet is a full strength oral tablet.
The third choice of Norvasc 10mg is Norvasc CR, in which case the Norvasc 10mg is given in the form of a syrup. SyrKetree Norvasc 10mg Syrup is given in the form ofwith the first two tablet strengths of 10 mg captopril and 6 mg/ciplinary salt strengths of 10 mg hydrochloric acid.
For the treatment of type 2 diabetes, the usual starting dose of Norvasc 10mg is 5-10 mg three times a day.
For the treatment of high blood pressure, the starting dose is 2.5-5 mg once a day.
For the treatment of high cholesterol, the starting dose is 5 mg once a day.
For the treatment of heartburn and other stomach and duodenal ulcers, the starting dose is 2 g once a day.
For the treatment of dyspepsia (indigestion), the starting dose is 2 g once a day.
Norvasc 10mg tablets are not indicated for the treatment of angioedema.
Norvasc CR is indicated for the treatment of dyslipidemia (high cholesterol).
Side effects include headache, nervousness, dizziness, stomach cramps, constipation, indigestion, nausea, and headache. If any of these effects last or get worse, consult your doctor as soon as possible.
Call your doctor at once if you have:over 3 months of postural hypotension,blurred vision,fainting or are not able to make an erection,chest pain,prolonged, painful erection (priapism),ringing or buzzing sensation in the ears,seizureconvulsions,vomiting or severe vomiting with loss of consciousness with shortness of breath,orsevere dizziness,shortness of breath,sudden hearing loss with ringing in the ears,sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes.
Norvasc CR side effects may include:
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Norvasc CR is a prescription drug. You must have an online consultation with a licensed physician before you can buy Norvasc 10mg tablets.Yes.
Drug Uses & Mechanism of Action
Edema is caused by the swelling and redness of the eye. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other health conditions. When a person is suffering from edema, it may be accompanied by discomfort or redness of the eyelids and eyelids, redness, or swelling of the eyelids and eyelids may be more likely to occur. This is known as non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION).
Edema may also be called corneal edema, or corneal edema is caused by inflammation of the corneal surface.
Before beginning any new medication, the doctor should discuss with you that it is safe to use. This includes the use of aspirin (e.g., naproxen) and other medications. The doctor should also discuss with you that it is not recommended for use in women.
Before you take any new medications, tell your doctor and pharmacist that you are taking or have recently taken any of the following medications:
• Lipitor (atorvastatin), an ACE inhibitor.• Lipitor and potassium channel blockers (e.g., torsemide) (e.g., amlodipine, felodipine, amlodipine-dipyridamole).• Amlodipine (Norvasc), a calcium channel blocker (e.g., verapamil).• Pimozide (simvastatin), an anti-inflammatory medicine.• Pravastatin (lopinavir, ritonavir).
You should not take the following medications with other drugs that can cause allergic reactions or other medicines that can interact with these medications:
• Warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven), a blood thinner (e.g., warfarin).• Lipitor (atorvastatin), a calcium channel blocker (e.g., verapamil).• Mycophenolate, a medicine used to treat anemia and leukemia (e.g., cyclosporine).• Hepatotoxicity (e.g., a tumor that increases the number of white blood cells, causing swelling of the blood vessels), medicines used to lower blood pressure (e.g., prazosin).• Ketoconazole, a medicine used to treat infections, including rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis (e.g., ertapenem).• Amlodipine (Norvasc), a calcium channel blocker (e.g., verapamil).• Ritonavir ( Rivaroxaban, Kaletra), a medicine used to treat HIV infection (e.g., ritonavir-ritonavir).• Sustiva (fever reducer), a medicine used to lower blood pressure (e.g., atorvastatin, atorvastatin-montelukast).• Zocor (Zocor XL, Zocor ZL).
Remember that while all medications may cause side effects, they do not always make a drug safe or effective. Some of the side effects of this drug are: • Dizziness • Diarrhea • Flushing • Headache • Insomnia • Muscle pain • Nausea • Rash • Abdominal pain • Diarrhea with fever • Diarrhea with pain and swelling, with or without abdominal pain. • Stomach upset • Stomach ulcers • Irritation of the mouth • Irritation of the eyes and eyesight • Headache • Irritation of the mouth • Drowsiness • Dry mouth • Nausea • Diarrhea
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this drug. In particular, tell your doctor about any medicine for pain, such as aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol), codeine, caffeine, aspirin, or aspirin containing NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen, naproxen sodium) and/or ibuprofen (e.g., Motrin, Advil, Aleve).
To prevent or treat the development of allergic reactions, take the following precautions:
• Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all medications you are taking, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, supplements, and herbal remedies. • Also, tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, including a rare genetic disorder (e.g., Huntington's disease).
A new patient named "Lilly" is being prescribed a new prescription drug, in addition to Norvasc. The patient has not received a prescription for Norvasc or has not been prescribed it for a long time. There is also a new prescription for Norvasc and there is a change in the patient's name from Lilly to Lilly, but Lilly is still listed as the original manufacturer. This change is only effective for one month. The patient will be referred to as "Lilly". Lilly is now the generic name. We are going to contact the company to get the patient's name changed to Lilly. We will be contacting Lilly as soon as we receive their name changed. If we receive this information, we will contact Lilly and will have it sent to Lilly to make sure they are not the original manufacturer and to let them know that we are not the manufacturer. If we receive our name changed, we will have it sent to Lilly. The patient will have to pay $10 for each prescription. Lilly will not be accepting any payments from the pharmacy.
We will be contacting Lilly and will have it sent to Lilly.
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