Norvasc
intended to mitigate hypertension to alleviate cardiovascular strain.
Strengths: 2.5 · 5 · 10mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Istin
- Therapeutic class
Calcium Channel Blocker
- Pharmacological class
Dihydropyridine
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to dihydropyridines; severe hypotension
- Precautions and warnings
monitor for peripheral oedema; use caution in hepatic impairment
- Minor side effects
fatigue; oedema
- Moderate side effects
dizziness; palpitations; flushing
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
intended to mitigate hypertension to alleviate cardiovascular strain.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Pfizer
- Onset Time
6–12 hours
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store in a dry place below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
grapefruit juice; simvastatin
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: consult specialist. Breastfeeding: not recommended.
Serious side effects
angina pectoris exaggeration — requires immediate medical attention; myocardial infarction — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
it blocks the influx of calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle, causing relaxation and reducing peripheral resistance.
Norvasc
intended to mitigate hypertension to alleviate cardiovascular strain.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Amlodipine
- Listed indication(s): Hypertension, Angina Pectoris
Usually available as
- 360 tablets - 2.5 mg6-2-5-mg-3704
- 360 tablets - 5 mg6-5-mg-3710
- 180 tablets - 10 mg6-10-mg-3716