Informative Speech On Amlodipines

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What is amlodipine?
Amlodipine with brand name Norvasc™ is one of a class of drugs called Calcium Channel Blockers “CCB”
What is Norvasc used for?
Norvasc™ is used for treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and Angina (chest pain) and many other coronary arteries diseases.
Hypertension
Blood pushing hard against blood vessels. Norvasc relaxes blood vessels
Angina
Pain in the chest feels like pressing and discomfort. Norvasc can relieve this pain.
Who should not take Norvasc?
If you are allergic to the active ingredient (Amlodipine) or the inactive ingredient DO NOT take Norvasc.
• The doctor should advice you with the list of ingredients.
What should I discuss with my doctor before taking Norvasc?
You should inform your doctor about any …show more content…

• Are breastfeeding, although it’s not really acknowledged if Norvasc passes in breast milk, do not take breastfeed while taking Norvasc precautionary.

Is there any other drug will affect Norvasc?
You should tell your doctor if your taking:
• simvastatin (Zocor, Simcor, Vytorin) as it causes severe interaction by slowing down the liver processing of simvastatin and cause muscle damage.
How should I take Norvasc?
Norvasc should be taken as prescribed by the physician, and should not be less or more dose than the physician has prescribed.
• Norvasc to be taken once a day either with or without food.
• It’s better to be taken at the same time every day, either with breakfast or dinner, or at bedtime and NEVER take more than one dose.
Norvasc is only one drug in a complete program that includes also diet, exercise or other medicine.
• Other medicines: Nitroglycerine can be used together with Norvasc
• If you are taking Nitroglycerine for angina, DO NOT stop while you are taking

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