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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Norvasc

Norvasc has 65 Side Effects total
16 are Life Threatening
3 Occur Most Frequently
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Uses of Norvasc
 
Norvasc is also known by the generic name Amlodipine


USES:
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.


Norvasc has 16 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc
Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc
Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc
Critical Seriousness - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing - Orthostatic Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc
Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc
Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc
Critical Seriousness - Dizzy - Dizziness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc
Critical Seriousness - Extra Heartbeat - Extrasystoles is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc
Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc
Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc
Critical Seriousness - Heart Throbbing or Pounding - Palpitations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc
Critical Seriousness - Loss of One's Own Sense of Reality or Identity - Depersonalization is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc
Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc
Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc
Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc
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Norvasc has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Norvasc
Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Norvasc
Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Norvasc
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Norvasc Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Norvasc has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):

Norvasc has interactions of serious seriousness with 69 drug(s).

Norvasc has interactions of moderate seriousness with 1272 drug(s).

Norvasc has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Norvasc has 4 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Norvasc.

Norvasc Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Severe Hypotension - Severely Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Norvasc.

Relative Contraindications 

Chronic Idiopathic Constipation - Chronic Difficulty having a Bowel Movement is a contraindication of Norvasc.

Severe Aortic Valve Stenosis - Severe Narrowing of the Aortic Heart Valve is a contraindication of Norvasc.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Norvasc.

Norvasc has 6 related brands and strengths:
 
Amlodipine 10 Mg Tab

Amlodipine 2.5 Mg Tab

Amlodipine 5 Mg Tab

Norvasc 10 Mg Tab

Norvasc 2.5 Mg Tab

Norvasc 5 Mg Tab

Norvasc - Symptoms of overdose may include
fainting, severe dizziness.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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