NORVASC 10MG PILLS

Active ingredient and dosage form

Norvasc - tablets:

1 pill contains Amlodipine (in the form of besilat) 5 and 10 mg; 14 and 30 pieces per pack.

Mechanism of action

Antianginal, antihypertensive. Norvasc blocks the entry of Calcium ions through the membranes into the smooth muscle cells of the myocardium and blood vessels (calcium channels). Expansion of blood vessels leads to a decrease in blood pressure. Antianginal effect due to reduced O consumption2 due to the expansion of arterioles and the reduction of OPSS (afterload), and an increase in delivery O2 due to dilatation of the main coronary arteries and arterioles in ischemic and unchanged zones of the myocardium.

Indications and usage

Arterial hypertension (first line monotherapy or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs), stable angina pectoris, vasospastic angina pectoris (Prinzmetal's angina pectoris, or variant angina pectoris), vasospasm / vasoconstriction, as well as in patients with the treatment and treatment of them by the developers. monotherapy or in combination with other antianginal drugs).

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity (including to other dihydropyridines).

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Not recommended.

Adverse reactions

Headache, swelling, fatigue, drowsiness, nausea, abdominal pain, hot flashes, palpitations and dizziness; less often - dyspepsia, arthralgia, asthenia, shortness of breath, gingival hyperplasia, gynecomastia, impotence, increased frequency of urination, mood changes, muscle cramps, myalgia, pruritus, rashes, visual disturbances; rarely, erythema multiforme, jaundice, and elevated liver transaminases.

Dosage and administration

Norvasc take inside. In hypertension and angina, the initial dose is 5 mg 1 time per day. It may be increased to a maximum dose of 10 mg, depending on the individual response of the patient.

Special notes

Norvasc is used with caution in case of renal failure, impaired liver function. Do not assign to children (no experience).

Storage conditions

In the dark place at a temperature of no higher than 20 ° C.