Norvasc
Amlodipine tablets for high blood pressure and coronary artery disease. It widens arteries by blocking calcium entry, easing blood flow.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Amlodipine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5mg · 5mg · 10mg
This listing uses Norvasc as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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
Amlodipine tablets for high blood pressure and coronary artery disease. It widens arteries by blocking calcium entry, easing blood flow.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits calcium influx across L-type channels in vascular smooth muscles, promoting sustained arterial vasodilation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Norvasc is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Amlodipine, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.