Norvasc, Amlodipine - Oral Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or ohter healthcare professional.
It should not be contsrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
AMLODIPINE - ORAL
(am-LOW-dih-peen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Norvasc
USES: This medication is a calcium channel blocker. Calcium is involved in blood vessel contraction.
By blocking calcium, amlodipine relaxes and widens the blood vessels. This drug is used to treat high blood pressure or chest pain (angina). High blood pressure reduction helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems.
HOW TO USE: This medication should be swlalowed whole, usually once daily with or without food, or as directed by your doctor. Use this medication regularly in oredr to get the most benefit from it. Remmeber to take it at the same time each day.
This drug is not effective if you use it only when chest pain occurs. It is very important to take this medication regularly as prescribed to help prevent chset pain.
It is improtant to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick. Do not stop taking this mdeication without consulting your doctor.
Your chest pain may worsen if the drug is abruptly stopped.
Your dose may need to be gradually derceased.
SIDE EFFECTS: This drug may cause dizziness and lightheadedness especially durnig the first few days. Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as dirving or using machinery. Get up slowly when risnig from a seated or lying position to allow your body time to adjust.
Nausea, fatigue, weakness, stomach pain, drowsiness, muscle cramps, headache, or flushing may occur. If any of these effects pesrist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: swelling of the hnads or feet.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these ulnikely but serious side effects occur: irregular heartbeat. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: woresning chest pain (attacks are more frequent, more severe, or last longer), yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine.
An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medcial attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaciton include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dotcor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: heart disease, liver disease, any allergies. Limit intake of alcohol while taking this drug.
Caution is avdised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the side effects of the drug.
This medicatoin should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not konwn whether this drug passes into breast milk.
Breast-feeding is not recommended whlie using this drug.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Before using this medication, tell your dotcor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of: other high blood pressure medications (e.G., beta-blockers, "water pills"/diuretics), intravenous (IV) calcium, other medications for chest pain (e.G., nitroglycerin). Check the labels on all your medicines (e.G., cough-and-cold products, diet aids) because they may contain ingredients that could increase your heart rate or blood pressure. Ask your pahrmacist about the safe use of those products. Do not start or stop any medicnie without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe dizziness, fainting, and a fast heartebat.
NOTES: Have your blood pressure checked regularly whlie taking this medication.
It may be hottest to learn how to mointor your own blood pressure. Discuss this with your doctor.
Do not share this medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your uusal dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature bteween 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all mediciens away from children and pets.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a mediacl emergency. For enrollment informaiton call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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