Treatment of Hypertension and Angina Pectoris with Generic Norvasc Tablets

What is Hypertension?

Hypertension (HTN) or high blood pressure, sometimes called arterial hypertension, is a chronic medical condition which is characterised by elevated blood pressure in the arteries. As a result of this, the heart to work harder than normal to circulate blood through the blood vessels.
Blood pressure, which is a measurement of the force against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood through your body, is summarised by two measurements, systolic and diastolic, which depend on whether the heart muscle is contracting (systole) or relaxed between beats (diastole). Normal blood pressure at rest is within the range of 100-140mmHg systolic (top reading) and 60-90mmHg diastolic (bottom reading).
High blood pressure is said to be present if it is persistently at or above 140/90 mmHg. Hypertension is a major risk factor for stroke, myocardial infarction (heart attacks), heart failure, aneurysms of the arteries (e.g. aortic aneurysm), peripheral arterial disease and is a cause of chronic kidney disease.

What is Angina Pectoris ?

Angina, or Angina Pectoris is a pain or discomfort that keeps coming back when part of your heart does not get enough blood and thus a lack of oxygen supply and waste removal. Angina feels like a pressing or squeezing pain, usually in your chest under the breastbone. Sometimes you can feel it in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaws, or back. Generic Norvasc can relieve this pain.
Angina pectoris, commonly known as angina, is chest pain due to ischemia (a lack of blood, thus a lack of oxygen supply and waste removal) of the heart muscle, generally due to obstruction or spasm of the coronary arteries (the heart's blood vessels). Coronary artery disease, the main cause of angina, is due to hardening of the coronary arteries (atherosclerosis). Treatments for angina include lifestyle changes, medicines, medical procedures, cardiac rehabilitation (rehab), and other therapies.

Generic Norvasc (Amlopres Tablets) – Product Information

Generic Norvasc (Amlopres Tablets) is a type of medication known as a calcium channel blocker (CCB). It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and a type of chest pain called angina pectoris. It can be used by itself or with other medicines to treat these conditions.

Generic Norvasc - Active Ingredient

The active ingredient present in Generic Norvasc is Amlodipine Besylate (Besilate)

Generic Norvasc - Contraindications

Generic Norvasc (Amlopres Tablets) is contraindicated in patients that have hypersensitivity to amlodipine, dihydropyridines or any inactive component of this medicine.

Generic Norvasc (Amlopres Tablets) - Dosage

Swallow Amlopres tablet whole with a full glass of water. Take your medicine at about the same time each day, either morning or evening. Taking it at the same time each day will have the best effect. Generic Norvasc can be taken with or without food.
For both hypertension and angina, the recommended initial dose is 5 mg Generic Norvasc once daily which may be increased to a maximum dose of 10 mg depending on the individual patient's response. Small, fragile, or elderly patients, or patients with hepatic insufficiency may be started on 2.5 mg once daily.

Side Effects of Generic Norvasc

Most side effects are mild or moderate. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you experience any of the following common side effects of Norvasc and they worry you. The most frequently occurring side effects of Generic Norvasc (Amlopres Tablets) include swelling of the ankles, feet, face or hands, headache, dizziness, flushing, fast or irregular heart beats, tiredness, drowsiness or sleepiness, stomach pain or nausea.
Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following: changes in heart beat either fast or slow chest pain chest pain associated with exertion (angina) that lasts longer, is more severe or occurs more often dizziness or lightheadedness on standing up from a sitting or lying position, eye pain or change in vision changes in mood, feeling anxious or nervous symptoms of liver disease such as itching, yellowing of the skin and eyes, and dark coloured urine.These may be serious side effects that may need urgent medical attention. Serious side effects are rare.
Inform your doctor immediately or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital, if you notice any of the following serious side effects of Generic Norvasc Tablets: shortness of breath, symptoms of allergy such as skin rash and/or itching severe upper stomach pain, often with nausea and vomiting.

Generic Generic Norvasc Tablets - More Details

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