Drug Uses
Norvasc is in a class of drugs called calcium
channel blockers. Norvasc relaxes (widens) the blood vessels (veins and
arteries), making it easier for the heart to pump and reducing its workload.
Norvasc is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and to treat angina
(chest pain). Norvasc may also be used for purposes other than those listed in
this medication guide.
How To Take
Norvasc comes as a tablet to take it orally. It is
usually taken once a day. Norvasc may cause an upset stomach. Take Norvasc with
food or milk. Talk to your doctor before using salt substitutes containing
potassium. If your doctor prescribes a low-salt or low-sodium diet, follow
these directions carefully.
Warnings/Precautions
Before taking Norvasc, tell your doctor if you have
liver disease; or another disease of the heart or blood vessels such as sick
sinus syndrome, aortic stenosis, heart failure, low blood pressure, or coronary
artery disease. You may not be able to take Norvasc, or you may require a
dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the
conditions listed above. Norvasc is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means
that it is not known whether Norvasc will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not
take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant
or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether Norvasc
passes into breast milk. Do not take this medication without first talking to
your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take
only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this
medication.
Possible
Side Effects
If you experience any of the following serious side
effects, stop taking Norvasc and contact your doctor immediately or seek
emergency medical treatment:
-an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing;
closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives
-unusually fast or slow heartbeat;
-chest pain;
-severe dizziness or fainting;
-psychosis;
-jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
-swelling of the legs or ankles.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely
to occur. Continue to take Norvasc and talk to your doctor if you experience
-fatigue or tiredness;
-headache;
-insomnia;
-vivid or abnormal dreams;
-flushing;
-abdominal pain;
-nausea, diarrhea, or constipation; or
-increased or difficult urination.
Side effects other than those listed here may also
occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is
especially bothersome.
Storage
Store bottles at controlled room temperature, 59°
to 86°F (15° to 30°C) and dispense in tight, light-resistant containers.
Overdose
Over dosage might be expected to cause excessive
peripheral vasodilatation with marked hypotension and possibly a reflex tachycardia.
Symptoms of Norvasc overdose include dizziness, weakness, and chest pain,
shortness of breath, fainting, unusually fast or slow heartbeat, coma, slurred
speech, and confusion.
More
Information
Before taking Norvasc, tell your doctor if you have
liver disease or another disease of the heart or blood vessels such as sick
sinus syndrome, aortic stenosis, heart failure, low blood pressure, or coronary
artery disease. If you are over 65 years of age, you may be more likely to
experience side effects from Norvasc. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of
this medication.
Disclaimer
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directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of your
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