Amlodipine : How to Use

Amlodipine - Systemic

Brand Names

Norvasc Amlodipine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Take this drug exactly as directed even if you feel well and do not notice any chest pain. Do not take more of this drug and do not take it more often than your family doctor ordered. Do not miss any doses.

For diseaseds taking this drug for high blood pressure :

In addition to the use of the drug your family doctor has prescribed, treat for your high blood pressure may include weight control and care in the types of food you eat, especially foods high in sodium - salt. Your family doctor will tell you which of these are most important for you. You must check with your family doctor before changing your diet.
Many diseaseds who have high blood pressure will not notice any signs of the problem. In fact, many may feel normal. The best for you that you take your drug exactly as directed and that you keep your appointments with your family doctor even if you feel well.
Remember that this drug will not cure your high blood pressure but it does help control it. Therefore, you must continue to take it as directed if you expect to lower your blood pressure and keep it down You may have to take high blood pressure drug for the rest of your life . If high blood pressure is not treated, it can cause serious problems such as heart failure, blood vessel disease, stroke, or kidney disease.

Dosage

The dose of amlodipine will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of amlodipine If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

The number of tablets that you take depends on the strength of the drug.

For oral dosage form - tablets:
- For angina - chest pain:
  - Adults 5 to 10 milligrams - mg once a day.
  - Children Use must be determined by your family doctor.
- For high blood pressure:
  - Adults 2.5 to 10 mg once a day.
  - Children Use must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Keep the drug from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.