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NORVASC
Uses drugs
Norvasc in the class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Norvasc relaxes (widens) blood vessels (veins and arteries), making it easier for the heart pump and reduce workloads. Norvasc is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and for the treatment of angina (chest pain). Norvasc also can be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
As Taken
Norvasc is to accept it as a tablet orally. It is usually taken once a day. Norvasc can lead to a breach of the stomach. Take Norvasc with food or milk. Talk with your doctor before using substitutes containing potassium salt. If your doctor prescribes a low-salt and low-sodium diet, follow these directions carefully.
Warnings / Precautions
Before taking Norvasc, tell your doctor if you have liver disease or heart disease or other 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 might be necessary to adjust the dosage or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the above conditions. Norvasc in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that not known whether Norvasc will be harmful to the unborn child. Do not take this medication without prior discussion with the doctor if you are pregnant or may become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether Norvasc passes into breast milk. Do not take this medication without prior discussion with the doctor, if breast-feeding the child.
Lost Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if practicable time for the next dose, skip the missed doses, and take only the next regularly dose. Do not take a double dose of the drug.
Possible side effects
If you have the following serious side effects, stop the adoption of Norvasc and talk to a doctor immediately or seek emergency medical care:
- allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, language, or by a person or hives
- unusually fast or slow heartbeat;
- chest pain;
seriously dizziness or fainting;
- psychosis;
- jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), or
- swelling of the feet or ankles.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Norvasc and talk to a doctor if you are in
- fatigue or tiredness;
- headache;
- insomnia;
bright - or abnormal dreams;
flushing;
- abdominal pain;
- vomiting, diarrhea or constipation is, or
- Increase or difficult urination.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effects that seems unusual or that particularly bothersome.
Custody
Store bottles at controlled room temperature, 59 ° to 86 ° F (15 ° to 30 ° C) and send in tight, light containers.
Overdose
Over dosage can be expected to cause excessive peripheral vasodilatation with marked hypotension, and possibly reflex tachycardia. Norvasc Symptoms of overdose include dizziness, weakness and chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting, fast or unusually slow heartbeat, coma, filter speech, and confusion.
Additional information
Before taking Norvasc, tell your doctor if you have liver disease or other heart disease and blood vessels, such as sick sinus syndrome, aortic stenosis, heart failure, low blood pressure or coronary artery disease. If you are over 65 years old, can be more likely to experience side effects of Norvasc. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of the drug.
Reservations
This drug information for your information purposes only, it is not that this information covers all types of activities, interaction with drugs, precautions and 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 providing specific instructions for a particular patient. We withdrew all responsibility for the accuracy and veracity of this information, and / or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including damage or adverse effects on people or property, but such damage or consequences arise. No guarantees, express or implied, is made with respect to this information.
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