Description

Amlodipine, also known as Norvasc, is a calcium channel blocker medication used to treat high blood pressure and coronary artery disease. It is taken orally.

Swelling, fatigue, abdominal pain, and nausea are common side effects.

Severe side effects could include low blood pressure or a heart attack.

It is unclear whether the use is safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Dosages should be reduced in people with liver problems and the elderly. Amlodipine works by increasing the diameter of the arteries. It is a dihydropyridine-type calcium channel blocker with a long half-life.