Norvasc 2.5mg
Norvasc 2.5mg is one of 3 strengths in which Norvasc (Amlodipine) is supplied. The full range is 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg. This page covers what the 2.5mg strength is used for and how it fits into typical dosing.
Forms and dosages
Norvasc is administered orally once daily with or without food. According to the prescribing information, the usual starting dose in adults is 5mg once daily, with possible titration up to 10mg based on blood-pressure response and tolerability. Lower starting doses (2.5mg) are recommended in elderly patients, in hepatic impairment and when used in combination with other antihypertensives. Tablets are swallowed whole with water at the same time each day.
Indications
Norvasc is approved in adults for the treatment of essential hypertension and chronic stable angina, and for vasospastic (Prinzmetal's) angina. In paediatric patients from age 6, it is approved for hypertension. Norvasc can be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensives, including angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, diuretics or beta-blockers. According to international guidelines, calcium-channel blockers are one of the recommended first-line classes in hypertension.
All strengths
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