Brand Name: Norvasc
Class of Drug: Calcium channel blocker (CCB)
Mode of Action: A CCB prevents calcium from being transported into smooth muscle cells found along arteries, especially the coronary arteries. Without sufficient calcium, the smooth muscles cannot contract the artery muscles are relaxed. This dilates the arteries and lowers the blood pressure. The heart gets a larger supply of blood and this helps prevent chest pain (angina) which may result if there is insufficient blood flow to the heart and coronary artery spasm.
Used For: Preventing chest pain (angina) and for high blood pressure treatment
Side Effects: Swelling (edema of the lower extremities, headache, feeling faint, fatigue, drowsiness
Serious side effects: Palpitations (rapid, pounding heartbeats) or fainting
If you missed a dosage, just take it as soon as when you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, take only 1 dose and ignore the missed dose.
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