Amlodipine is a prescription medicine used primarily to treat high blood pressure in adults and kids at least 6 years old.
It’s also given to treat chest pain (angina) and other conditions caused by heart disease.
Amlodipine is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. The medicine works by relaxing blood vessels and increasing the supply of blood to the heart.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved this medicine in 1987. It’s marketed as Norvasc by Pfizer.
uses
What isNorvasc (Amlodipine)used for?
- Hypertension
- Pre-eclampsia/Eclampsia
- Angina Pectoris
- Heart Disease
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Hypertensive Congestive Heart Failure
- Hypertensive Heart (w/ CHF) and Renal Disease
- Hypertensive Heart (w/o CHF) and Renal Disease
- Hypertensive Renal Disease
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Renovascular Hypertension
- Hypertensive Encephalopathy
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Prinzmetal's Angina
warnings
What is the most important information I should know aboutNorvasc (Amlodipine)?
You should not take amlodipine if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- liver disease; or
- a heart valve problem called aortic stenosis.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether amlodipine will harm an unborn baby. However, having high blood pressure during pregnancy may cause complications such as diabetes or eclampsia (dangerously high blood pressure that can lead to medical problems in both mother and baby). The benefit of treating hypertension may outweigh any risks to the baby.
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
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Side Effects
What are the side effects ofNorvasc (Amlodipine)?
Get emergency medical help if you havesigns of an allergic reaction:hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
In rare cases, when you first start taking amlodipine, your angina may get worse or you could have a heart attack.Seek emergency medical attention or call your doctor right away if you have symptoms such as:胸部疼痛或压力,疼痛蔓延到你的下巴or shoulder, nausea, sweating.
马上打电话给你的医生如果你有:
- pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;
- worsening chest pain;
- swelling in your feet or ankles;
- severe drowsiness; or
- a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out.
Common side effects may include:
- dizziness, drowsiness;
- feeling tired;
- stomach pain, nausea; or
- flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I takeNorvasc (Amlodipine)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether amlodipine will harm an unborn baby. However, having high blood pressure during pregnancy may cause complications such as diabetes or eclampsia (dangerously high blood pressure that can lead to medical problems in both mother and baby). The benefit of treating hypertension may outweigh any risks to the baby.
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while takingNorvasc (Amlodipine)?
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to takeNorvasc (Amlodipine)?
UseNorvasc (Amlodipine)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Take the medicine at the same time each day, with or without food.
Shake theoral suspension(liquid) before you measure a dose. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Your blood pressure will need to be checked often.
Your chest pain may become worse when you first start taking amlodipine or when your dose is increased. Call your doctor if your chest pain is severe or ongoing.
If you are being treated for high blood pressure,keep using amlodipine even if you feel well.High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
Your hypertension or heart condition may be treated with a combination of drugs. Use all medications as directed and read all medication guides you receive.Do not change your doses or stop taking any of your medications without your doctor's advice.This is especially important if you also take nitroglycerin.
Amlodipine is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include diet, exercise, weight control, and other medications. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if you are more than 12 hours late for the dose.Do nottake two doses at one time.
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose onNorvasc (Amlodipine)?
Overdose symptoms may include rapid heartbeats, redness or warmth in your arms or legs, or fainting.
What to Expect
Norvasc starts working the day you take it, but it might take a couple of weeks for the full effects to kick in.
If you’re using this medicine for angina, it will probably take a couple of weeks before you to feel better.
You might not notice any difference in how you feel if you’re using Norvasc for high blood pressure. This doesn’t mean that the medicine isn’t working.
Keep taking Norvasc unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Additional Dosage Information
Your dosage will depend on your medical condition, age, overall health, and other factors.
The maximum dose is typically 5 milligrams (mg) a day for kids and 10 mg a day for adults.
Your doctor may lower or adjust your dose if you have liver problems or take other blood pressure medicines.
Secondary Uses
Sometimes, doctors prescribe Norvasc “off-label” to treat other conditions, such as:
- Raynaud's disease
- Diabetic nephropathy
- Left ventricular hypertrophy
- Silent myocardial ischemia
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