Norvasc
Amlodipine tablets for high blood pressure and coronary artery disease. It widens arteries by blocking calcium entry, easing blood flow.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Amlodipine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5mg · 5mg · 10mg
Norvasc is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Norvasc depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Norvasc details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Coronary Artery Disease · Chronic Stable Angina
- Alternative names
- amlodipine
- Therapeutic class
- Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker
- Pharmacological class
- Calcium Channel Blocker
- Known off-label uses
- raynaud's phenomenon
- Contraindications
- severe hypotension; hypersensitivity to amlodipine
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; flushing
- Moderate side effects
- peripheral oedema; palpitations; fatigue
- Serious side effects
- severe myocardial ischaemia exacerbation, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Keep dry.
- Drug interactions
- Simvastatin; Sildenafil; Ketoconazole
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over six years and adults.
Patient summary
Amlodipine tablets for high blood pressure and coronary artery disease. It widens arteries by blocking calcium entry, easing blood flow.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits calcium influx across L-type channels in vascular smooth muscles, promoting sustained arterial vasodilation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Norvasc names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Amlodipine at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.