NORVASC ®
NORVASC is a type of medicine called a
long-acting calcium channel blocker (CCB). NORVASC is used to treat high blood
pressure (also called “hypertension,”) It is also used to treat a type
of chest pain called angina . Angina is often a pain or pressure in your chest
that keeps coming back when part of your heart does not get enough blood. NORVASC
works to relax your blood vessels. This lets your blood flow more easily and helps
lower your blood pressure. This means that blood pressure can be lower, and angina
pain can be reduced or controlled. For answers about NORVASC, talk to your
healthcare provider or see our FAQ's below: Order
Norvasc What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force
of blood against the walls of your blood vessels. This pressure tends to get higher
with age. When blood pressure is high, it means that something is holding back
the easy flow of blood. It often happens because the blood vessels have become
too narrow. Then, the heart has to pump harder to push blood through narrow blood
vessels. This can cause damage to your heart and other parts of your body. When
is blood pressure too high? For most patients, high blood pressure is blood
pressure that’s nearly always above 140/90. Only your healthcare provider
can tell you what your ideal blood pressure should be. This can be based on your
age, health, and other factors. If you don’t know what your goal blood pressure
should be, talk to your healthcare provider. See the chart below for an idea of
where your blood pressure should be. What is angina? Angina
is a pain or pressure in the chest. It may happen once in a while or more often.
It means your heart is not getting enough oxygen. Angina is not actually a disease—it’s
only a symptom. Order
Norvasc Why take NORVASC? Healthcare providers can choose from
many medicines to treat high blood pressure or chest pain. But NORVASC is the
most prescribed brand of medicine that healthcare providers around the world choose
for high blood pressure and angina.* There’s been a lot of experience
with NORVASC. In fact, healthcare providers in 88 countries have prescribed it.
NORVASC has been shown to lower blood pressure in many studies. And it has a great
safety record. NORVASC has been studied in more than 800 medical studies. Many
people who take NORVASC take other drugs as well. Some of them also have other
conditions. These may include diabetes or asthma. Tell your healthcare provider
if you have these or any other conditions. Also tell your healthcare provider
if you take any other medicines. This means both prescription and nonprescription
drugs. You can take NORVASC with many other prescription drugs, including other
high blood pressure medicines. Order
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