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Norvasc

Norvasc (amlodipine) belongs to a class of medications called calcium channel blockers. Amlodipine lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard. Norvasc is used to treat certain types of angina (chest pain) and other conditions caused by coronary artery...

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Norvasc Prescribing Information

Prescribing Information (FDA)

NORVASC® is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. These benefits have been seen in controlled trials of antihypertensive drugs from a...

Norvasc results from the Pill Identifier

  • Pill NORVASC 10 White Round is Norvasc
  • Pill NORVASC 5 White Eight-sided is Norvasc
  • Pill NORVASC 2.5 White Four-sided is Norvasc

Norvasc Dosage Guide

Dosage Information (Advanced)

Norvasc Dosage Adults The usual initial antihypertensive oral dose of NORVASC is 5 mg once daily, and the maximum dose is 10 mg once daily. Small, fragile, or elderly patients, or patients with hepatic insufficiency may be started on 2.5 mg once daily and this dose may be used when adding NORVASC...

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Norvasc Questions & Answers

Drug Questions & Answers (Drugs.com)

Norvasc Questions Overview Questions (18) Display All questions Unanswered questions Sort by Newest Oldest Popular Displaying 18 questions associated with Norvasc . What is the best time of day to take blood pressure medication? FAQ Answered by Drugs.com I accidentally took my lisinopril 40mg and...

Norvasc Interactions Checker

Drug Interactions (Cerner Multum)

Norvasc Interactions There are 541 drugs known to interact with Norvasc (amlodipine), along with 4 disease interactions, and 3 alcohol/food interactions. Of the total drug interactions, 23 are major, 478 are moderate, and 40 are minor. Does Norvasc interact with my other drugs? Enter medications to...

Norvasc Support Group

Drug Questions & Answers (Drugs.com)

Norvasc Support Group Overview Questions Summary Our support group for Norvasc has 18 questions and 66 members. Updated 9 Aug 2024. Featured questions What is the best time of day to take blood pressure medication? FAQ Answered by Drugs.com I accidentally took my lisinopril 40mg and my norvasc10mg...

Norvasc Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term

Side Effects (Drugs.com)

Norvasc Side Effects Serious side effects Other side effects Professional info FAQ Note: This document provides detailed information about Norvasc. Applies to amlodipine: oral solution, oral suspension, oral tablet Side Effects associated with amlodipine . Some dosage forms listed on this page may...

Norvasc Pill Images - What does Norvasc look like?

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Norvasc Pill Images Note: Multiple pictures are displayed for those medicines available in different strengths, marketed under different brand names and for medicines manufactured by different pharmaceutical companies. Multi-ingredient medications may also be listed when applicable. What does...

Norvasc Disease Interactions

Disease interactions (Cerner Multum)

Norvasc Disease Interactions There are 4 disease interactions with Norvasc (amlodipine). Major CCBs (applies to Norvasc) cardiogenic shock / hypotension Major Potential Hazard, High plausibility. Applicable conditions: Aortic Stenosis In general, calcium channel blockers (CCBs) should not be used in...

Norvasc Alternatives Compared

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Norvasc Alternatives Compared View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and interactions. Norvasc (amlodipine) Lisinopril Amlodipine Enter another drug to compare View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and interactions...

Generic Norvasc Availability

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Generic Norvasc Availability Norvasc is a brand name of amlodipine , approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s): NORVASC (amlodipine besylate - tablet;oral) Manufacturer: VIATRIS Approval date: July 31, 1992 Strength(s): EQ 2.5MG BASE [ RLD ] [ AB ] , EQ 5MG BASE [ RLD ] [ AB ] , EQ 10MG...

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