Norvasc 5mg Tabs 30’s
KSh 2,500.00
Norvasc 5mg Tablets are used to treat high blood pressure and certain types of chest pain. Each tablet contains 5mg Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels, improving blood flow. This action lowers blood pressure and reduces the heart’s workload, helping to prevent chest pain and support heart health.
Anti-Hypertensives
Suggested Use
Norvasc 5mg Tablets are prescribed for:
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): To lower blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Angina: To relieve chest pain caused by insufficient blood flow to the heart (including chronic stable and vasospastic angina).
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): To improve exercise tolerance and decrease the frequency of anginal attacks.
Dosage:
- Adults: The usual starting dose is 5mg once daily, which may be increased to a maximum of 10mg once daily, depending on the patient’s response.
- Children (6–17 years): The recommended dose is 2.5mg to 5mg once daily.
- Elderly or Patients with Hepatic Impairment: Start with the lowest dose (e.g., 2.5mg if available) and adjust cautiously.
Swallow the tablet whole with water, with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
Warning
- Do Not Use If:
- You are allergic to amlodipine or other calcium channel blockers.
- You have severe hypotension (very low blood pressure).
- You are in shock (including cardiogenic shock).
- Use with Caution If:
- You have severe heart disease, such as aortic stenosis or heart failure.
- You have liver impairment, as dosage adjustments may be required.
- You are elderly, as side effects may be more pronounced.
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:
- Not recommended during pregnancy unless clearly necessary.
- Avoid use during breastfeeding as amlodipine may pass into breast milk.
- Side Effects:
Common side effects include dizziness, headache, fatigue, and swelling (oedema) of the ankles or feet. Rare but serious side effects include severe hypotension, arrhythmias, or chest pain. - Drug Interactions:
Inform your doctor if you are taking other antihypertensives, antifungal medications, or grapefruit products, which may increase the risk of side effects. - Driving and Machinery:
Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you feel dizzy or drowsy.