Norvasc Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Norvasc Tablet
| Generic name | Amlodipine besylate |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Calcium channel blocker (antihypertensive-antianginal agent) |
| Forms | Tablets, 5 mg and 10 mg (a 5 mg tablet can be split in half for a 2.5 mg dose) |
Norvasc is a prescription medicine that contains amlodipine besylate. It belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers. It is used in adults and children 6 years of age and older to treat high blood pressure and to manage a type of chest pain called angina.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.