Friday, April 23, 2010

What is Amlodipine (Generic Norvasc)?

Amlodipine (Generic Norvasc)

Amlodipine is nothing but the generic form of Norvasc that is the besylate salt and a long acting calcium channel blocker. Amlodipine besylate is available in the form of white crystalline powder that posses the molecular weight of 567.1 Amlodipine (Generic Norvasc) is indicated as the best treatment for hypertension. Although this generic form is taken for hypertension it can be taken alone or with combinations to other anti anginal agents.

This crystalline compound is slightly soluble in water and sparingly in ethanol. Norvasc tablets are formulated with the composition of active ingredients that can be used through oral administration.

Amlodipine is a prescription that can be taken with or without foods, it is metabolized by liver and hence, the dosage patterns can be lowered in patients suffering from liver dysfunction.

The recommendations of these amlodipine versions may range for patients with coronary artery diseases with the compositions of 5mg to 10mg once daily. Amlodipine tablets need to be stored at room temperature from 59 degrees F to 86 degrees F and special care must be taken by storing them under light resistant containers.

Generic Norvasc is also a indicated and symptomatic treatment for chronic stable angina, and also can be taken with combinations with other anti anginal agents.