Amlodipine Besylate (Norvasc)

Alternate Name: Norliqva

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antianginal, Antihypertensive, Cardiovascular Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 10 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, or heart or blood vessel disease (including coronary artery disease, aortic stenosis). This medicine may cause the following problems:Low blood pressureWorsening chest painIncreased risk of heart attackLiver problems This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or lightheaded. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how amlodipine works. Tell your doctor if you are also using clarithromycin, cyclosporine, diltiazem, itraconazole, ritonavir, sildenafil, simvastatin, or tacrolimus., This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments., Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.