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Norvasc General Information
Norvasc is a prescription medication. It is prescribed to treat numerous disorders of the heart and blood vessels. The medication is particularly prescribed for treatment of certain conditions, which include treatment of high blood pressure (or hypertension), heart disease, angina (chest pain), vasospastic angina, and other coronary artery diseases.
The chemical name of the medication is 3-Ethy l-5-methyl (±)-2-[(2-aminoethoxy) methyl]-4-(2-chlorophenyl)-1, 4-dihydro-6-methyl-3, 5-pyridinedicarboxylate, monobenzenesulphonate. Norvasc’s chemical formula is: C20H25CIN2O5 • C6H6O3S.
The dosage of the medication depends on the recommendation of a health care practitioner. It should always be taken as prescribed to increase its effectiveness. The medication is available in form of tablets and should be taken orally once a day. Norvasc can be taken without or along with food (especially if the person has some stomach problems). The time at which Norvasc is taken should be maintained every day for enjoying the best possible benefits of Norvasc. The Norvasc tablets are available in 3 strengths. These include the following:
- Norvasc 2.5 mg tablets
- Norvasc 5 mg tablets
- Norvasc 10 mg tablets
This medication must be stored at room temperature, which will allow keeping its efficacy intact. The storage place must also be away from moisture and heat.
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