AMLODIPINE – NORVASC
Classification, uses, dosages, common side effects, interaction, generic and brand name
CLASSIFICATION: Calcium Channel Blockers
USES:
It is used for treating high blood pressure (hypertension) and coronary heart disease. Not recommended for heart failure without doctor’s guidance.
It can be taken or given orally.
DOSAGES:
High blood pressure:
Adults (18 years to 59 years) – starting with 5 mg once daily, upon doctor’s advice maximum dose can go upto 10 mg daily
Senior people more than 60 years age: 2.5 mg daily once
According to the patient’s blood pressure value dosage may vary.
Vasospastic Angina:
Adults (18 years to 59 years): 5 mg to 10 mg daily once
Senior people more than 60 years age: 5 mg daily once
Chronic Artery Disease:
Adults (18 years to 59 years): 5 mg to 10 mg daily once
Senior people more than 60 years age: 5 mg daily once
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NOTE: Dosages can be given or taken as per physician’s instructions and guidance that depends upon the patient’s health condition
COMMON SIDE EFFECTS
Mild side effects are
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Drowsiness
Serious Side effects (rarely occurs) are
- Edema
- Dizziness
- Flushing
INTERACTIONS:
Drugs(to name a few) that may interact with amlodipine include:
Check with your doctor for better understanding about the interactions with these drugs before taking them along with amlodipine
- Diltiazem
- Ritonavir
- Itraconazole
- Ketoconazole
- Cyclosporine
- Simvastatin
GENERIC NAME: amlodipine
BRAND NAME: Norvasc, katerzia, tekamlo, amturnide, caduet, lotrel, amlobenz, consensi, tribenzor, azor, olmesartan, prestalia, twynsta, exforge, valsartan
