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 | What is Norvasc?
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|  Norvasc (generic name amlodipine) is a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (chest pain), and other cardiovascular conditions. Norvasc belongs to the group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. They work by relaxing the blood vessels. Other calcium channel blockers include >Plendil (felodipine) and nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat).Doctors may prescribe Norvasc in combination with other drugs that lower blood pressure. These include beta blockers, diuretics, and ACE inhibitors. Sources:
Drug Facts and Comparisons. Facts and & Comparisons, 2006.
Micromedex® Healthcare Series. Thomson Micromedex, Inc., 2006.
Norvasc Product Information., Pfizer Inc., 2006.
This answer prepared 7/19/2001.
This information updated 1/23/2007.
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