Norvasc
Intended to mitigate hypertension to alleviate cardiovascular strain.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Amlodipine
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5 · 5 · 10mg
Norvasc details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Angina Pectoris
- Alternative names
- Istin; Amlong
- Therapeutic class
- Calcium Channel Blocker
- Pharmacological class
- Dihydropyridine
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to dihydropyridines; severe hypotension
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor for peripheral oedema; use caution in hepatic impairment
- Minor side effects
- fatigue; oedema
- Moderate side effects
- dizziness; palpitations; flushing
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- intended to mitigate hypertension to alleviate cardiovascular strain.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 6–12 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a dry place below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
- grapefruit juice; simvastatin
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: consult specialist. Breastfeeding: not recommended.
Serious side effects
angina pectoris exaggeration, requires immediate medical attention; myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
it blocks the influx of calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle, causing relaxation and reducing peripheral resistance.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Norvasc
Norvasc is a brand of amlodipine, a common treatment for hypertension and angina pectoris. The same active ingredient is also sold under names such as Istin and Amlong. Manufactured by Pfizer, this medication is supplied as a tablet in strengths from 2.5mg, 5mg to 10mg.
Buying Norvasc online
Norvasc is registered across 14 markets including the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong, with availability also in Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. Generic amlodipine, much of it made in India, is far more affordable for patients than the original brand. For expats and people living across these regions, ordering online ensures consistent access to their medication without needing to rely on local suppliers that might have limited stock.