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Drug
Uses
For those patients who have high blood pressure, and
is sometime used to treat angina (chest pains).
General
Information
This database does not contain every known side effect,
adverse effect, or drug interaction. If you have questions
about your medicines, talk to your health care provider.
This information is for educational purposes only.
How
Drug Works
This drug blocks normal passage of calcium through cell
walls, preventing arteriole narrowing.
How
Taken
Norvasc is normally taken orally once daily. It is taken
orally and may be taken with or without food.
Possible
Side Effects
nausea, or abdominal discomfort flushing and weakness
headache, dizziness or lightheadedness water retention
(edema)
Warnings/Precautions
This medication should probably not be used if you have
any history of liver disease or of congestive heart
failure.
Overdose
For emergencies, seek medical attention immediately.
For non emergencies, contact your local or regional
poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
Drug
Interactions
The effects of beta blockers (also for blood pressure)
may be increased by amlodipine. Also, use of amlodipine
at the same time as fentanyl (for chronic severe pain)
may cause severe drop in blood pressure, so caution
is advised. For more information on drug interactions,
talk to your pharmacist.
Missed
Dose
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is
time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go
back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage
Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat
and moisture (not in the bathroom). Keep this medication
in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out
of reach of children. Throw away any medication that
is outdated or no longer needed.
Pregnancy/Nursing
If you suspect that you may be pregnant, talk to your
doctor. There are no clear answers, but animal studies
suggest caution during pregnancy, and use should only
be when risks are outweighed by possible benefits. For
nursing mothers, it is not known if amlodipine is excreted
in breast milk, so caution is recommended.
More
Information
For more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist
or health care provider.
Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes
only, it is not intended that this information covers
all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions,
or adverse effects of your medication. This is only
general information, and should not be relied on for
any purpose, it should not be construed as containing
specific instructions for any particular patient.
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