Norvasc
Formulated to alleviate arterial constriction to support long-term blood pressure control and target coronary artery dilation.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Amlodipine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5mg · 5mg · 10mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Norvasc, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Norvasc vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Norvasc details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Coronary Artery Disease · Chronic Stable Angina
- Alternative names
- amlodipine
- Therapeutic class
- Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker
- Pharmacological class
- Calcium Channel Blocker
- Known off-label uses
- raynaud's phenomenon
- Contraindications
- severe hypotension; hypersensitivity to amlodipine
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; flushing
- Moderate side effects
- peripheral oedema; palpitations; fatigue
- Serious side effects
- severe myocardial ischaemia exacerbation, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Keep dry.
- Drug interactions
- Simvastatin; Sildenafil; Ketoconazole
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over six years and adults.
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate arterial constriction to support long-term blood pressure control and target coronary artery dilation.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits calcium influx across L-type channels in vascular smooth muscles, promoting sustained arterial vasodilation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Compatible.
What you will receive
Norvasc is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Pfizer.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Amlodipine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.