Brand name:
Amplip
Pronounced: Am-liip - NOR-vask
Generic name: Amlodipine besylate - AMLIP (Amlodipine, Norvasc)
Why is Amplip prescribed?
Amplip is prescribed for angina, a condition characterized by episodes
of crushing chest pain that usually results from a lack of oxygen in
the heart muscle due to clogged arteries. Amplip is also prescribed
for high blood pressure. It is a type of medication called a calcium
channel blocker. These drugs dilate blood vessels and slow the heart
to reduce blood pressure and the pain of angina.
Most important fact about Amplip
If you have high blood pressure, you must take Amplip regularly for
it to be effective. Since blood pressure declines gradually, it may
be several weeks before you get the full benefit of Amplip; and you
must continue taking it even if you are feeling well. Amplip does not
cure high blood pressure; it merely keeps it under control.
How should you take Amplip without a prior
prescriptions ?
Amplip may be taken with or without food. A once-a-day medication,
Amplip may be used alone or in combination with other drugs for high
blood pressure or angina.
You should take Amplip exactly as prescribed, even if your symptoms
have disappeared. You will begin to see a drop in your blood pressure
24 hours after you start Amplip.
If you miss a dose...
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If
it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go
back to your regular schedule. Never take 2 doses at the same time.
Storage instructions...
Store at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from
light.
AMLIP (Amlodipine, Norvasc) side effects
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity,
tell your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine
if it is safe for you to continue taking Amplip.
* Side effects may include:
Dizziness, fatigue, flushing, fluid retention and swelling, headache,
palpitations (fluttery or throbbing heartbeat)
Why should Amplip not be prescribed?
If you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to Amplip,
do not take Amplip.
Special warnings about Amplip
Check with your doctor before you stop taking Amplip, as a slow reduction
in the dose may be needed.
Your doctor will prescribe Amplip with caution if you have certain
heart conditions or liver disease. Make sure the doctor is aware of
all your medical problems before you start therapy with Amplip.
Although very rare, if you have severe heart disease, you may experience
an increase in frequency and duration of angina attacks, or even have
a heart attack, when you are starting on Amplip or your dosage is increased.
Safety and effectiveness in children less than 6 years old have not
been established.
Possible food and drug interactions when taking Amplip
There are no known food or drug interactions with this medication.
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
The effects of Amplip during pregnancy have not been adequately studied.
If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, tell your doctor
immediately. Amplip should be used during pregnancy only if clearly
needed. Amplip may appear in breast milk. If this medication is essential
to your health, your doctor may tell you to discontinue breastfeeding
your baby until your treatment with Amplip is finished.
Recommended dosage for Amplip
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Overdosage
Experience with Amplip is limited; but if you suspect an overdose,
seek medical attention immediately. The most likely symptoms are a
drop in blood pressure and a faster heartbeat.
