Chronic Stable Angina
Chronic stable angina is predictable chest pain or discomfort, usually caused by coronary heart disease. It is brought on by a familiar level of exertion and settles with rest.
Key points
- Pain may also spread to the arms, shoulder, neck or jaw, and can come with breathlessness, fatigue, nausea or sweating.
- Treatment can include medicines that widen the arteries to improve blood flow to the heart muscle.
Medicines listed for Chronic Stable Angina
The listed product, Norvasc, contains amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker that widens arteries by blocking calcium entry into the muscle of the vessel wall. It is a tablet in 2.5 mg, 5 mg and 10 mg strengths.