Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor.
Dose
Take Norvasc 5 mg exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. You may take Norvasc 5 mg with or without food. Take the medicine at the same time each day.
Precaution
Norvasc 5 mg is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old. Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may increase certain side effects of Norvasc 5 mg .Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Norvasc 5 mg.
