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Generic Name: Amlodipine (am-LOE-di-peen)
Brand Name: Norvasc
Amlodipine is used for:
Treating high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). It may
be used alone or with other medicines. It may also be used
for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing
(dilating) your blood vessels, lowering blood pressure, and
decreasing heart rate, which lowers the workload on the heart.
It also dilates coronary arteries increasing blood flow to
the heart.
Do NOT use Amlodipine if:
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you are allergic to any ingredient in Amlodipine
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Contact
your doctor or health care provider right away if any
of these apply to you. |
Before using Amlodipine:
Some medical conditions may interact with Amlodipine . Tell
your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions,
especially if any of the following apply to you:
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if you are pregnant, planning to become
pregnant, or are breast-feeding |
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if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription
medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement |
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if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other
substances |
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if you have heart failure, very low blood pressure,
or liver problems |
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Some MEDICINES
MAY INTERACT with Amlodipine . Tell your health care
provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially
any of the following: |
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Vasopressin receptor antagonists (eg, conivaptan) because
they may increase the risk of Amlodipine 's side effects
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Sildenafil because the risk of low blood pressure may
be increased |
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This may
not be a complete list of all interactions that may
occur. Ask your health care provider if Amlodipine may
interact with other medicines that you take. Check with
your health care provider before you start, stop, or
change the dose of any medicine. |
How to use Amlodipine:
Use Amlodipine as directed by your doctor. Check the label
on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
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An extra patient leaflet is available with
Amlodipine. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions
about this information. |
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Take Amlodipine by mouth with or without food. If stomach
upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation. |
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Continue to use Amlodipine even if you feel well. Do
not miss any doses. |
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If you miss a dose of Amlodipine, take it as soon as
possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip
the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Do not take 2 doses at once. |
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health care provider any questions you may have about
how to use Amlodipine. |
Important safety information:
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Amlodipine may cause drowsiness or dizziness.
These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol
or certain medicines. Use Amlodipine with caution. Do
not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until
you know how you react to it. |
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Amlodipine may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or
fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may
increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand
slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at
the first sign of any of these effects. |
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Patients who take medicine for high blood pressure often
feel tired or run down for a few weeks after starting
treatment. Be sure to take your medicine even if you may
not feel "normal." Tell your doctor if you develop
any new symptoms. |
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If you are taking Amlodipine for angina, it will not
relieve the pain of an acute attack if taken at the time
of an acute attack. It prevents or reduces the number
of angina attacks only if you take it on regular schedule.
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When you begin using Amlodipine , it may cause a headache,
which usually lasts for a short time. |
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While you are using Amlodipine, it is important to brush
and floss your teeth carefully to reduce swelling and
tenderness of your gums. |
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Although rare, Amlodipine has been known to increase
chest pain and increase the risk of heart attack, especially
in patients with severe heart disease. |
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Lab tests, including blood pressure checks, may be performed
while you use Amlodipine. These tests may be used to monitor
your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep
all doctor and lab appointments. |
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Use Amlodipine with caution in the ELDERLY; they may
be more sensitive to its effects. |
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Amlodipine should not be used in CHILDREN younger than
6 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children
have not been confirmed. |
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PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant,
contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits
and risks of using Amlodipine while you are pregnant.
It is not known if Amlodipine is found in breast milk.
Do not breast-feed while taking Amlodipine. |
Possible side effects of Amlodipine:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have
no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any
of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
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Dizziness; drowsiness; fatigue; flushing;
headache; muscle cramps; nausea; stomach pain; weakness. |
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Seek medical
attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects
occur: |
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Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty
breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth,
face, lips, or tongue); dark urine; difficulty breathing;
fast or irregular heartbeat; pounding in the chest; swelling
of feet or legs; tender, bleeding, or swollen gums; worsening
chest pain; yellowing of the eyes or skin. |
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