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we accept: worldwide shipping shipping options: courier service ($30, 5-9 days, tracking is available) international airmail ($10, 14-21 days, tracking is not available) our billing is sertified by: languages : de - es - fr - it amlodipine brand names: norvasc, istin amlodipine (brand names norvasc, istin) is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or chest pain (angina). amlodipine is a long-acting calcium channel blocker used as an anti-hypertensive and in the treatment of angina. like other calcium channel blockers, amlodipine acts by relaxing the smooth muscle in the arterial wall, decreasing peripheral resistance and hence reducing blood pressure; in angina it increases blood flow to the heart muscle. generic norvasc 2.5mg / generic norvasc 5mg / generic norvasc 10mg what are amlodipine tablets? amlodipine (norvasc®) is a calcium-channel blocker. it affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. this results in relaxation of blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. amlodipine lowers high blood pressure (hypertension). it also relieves different types of chest pain (angina). it is not a cure. generic amlodipine tablets are available. what should i tell my health care provider before i take this medicine? they need to know if you have any of these conditions: heart problems, including heart failure or aortic stenosis liver disease low blood pressure an unusual or allergic reaction to amlodipine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast-feeding how should i take this medicine? take this medicine by mouth. follow the directions on the prescription label. swallow with a drink of water. you can take it with or without food. take your doses at regular intervals. do not take your medicine more often then directed. do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice. elderly patients over 65 years old may have a stronger reaction to this medicine and need smaller doses. what if i miss a dose? if you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. if it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. do not take double or extra doses. what drug(s) may interact with amlodipine? antiinflammatory drugs (nsaids, such as ibuprofen) barbiturates such as phenobarbital bosentan herbal or dietary supplements such as ginger, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, hawthorn, ma huang (ephedra), melatonin, st. john's wort, red yeast rice imatinib, sti-571 local anesthetics or general anesthetics medicines for fungal infections (fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole) medicines for high blood pressure medicines for hiv infection or aids medicines for prostate problems medicines for seizures (carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, zonisamide) monoamine oxidase inhibitors (azilect®, eldepryl®, emsam®, marplan®, nardil®, parnate®, zelapar.) rifampin, rifapentine, or rifabutin some antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin, telithromycin, troleandomycin) some medicines for heart-rhythm problems (amiodarone, diltiazem, verapamil) some medicines for depression or mental problems (fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, nefazodone) water pills (diuretics) yohimbine zafirlukast zileuton tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. these may affect the way your medicine works. check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines. what side effects may i notice from taking amlodipine? side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible: fainting spells, dizziness, or lightheadedness irregular heartbeat, chest pain, palpitations swelling of legs or ankles side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): drowsiness facial flushing headache nausea, vomiting stomach pain or gas weakness or fatigue what should i watch for while taking amlodipine? check your blood pressure and pulse rate regularly; this is important while you are taking amlodipine. ask your prescriber or health care professional what your blood pressure and pulse rate should be and when you should contact him or her. you may feel dizzy or lightheaded. do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how amlodipine affects you. to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. avoid alcoholic drinks; they can make you more dizzy, increase flushing and rapid heartbeats. do not suddenly stop taking amlodipine. ask your prescriber or health care professional how you can gradually reduce the dose. if you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking amlodipine. where can i keep my medicine? keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open. store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees c (59 and 86 degrees f). protect from light. keep container tightly closed. throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. frequently asked questions: what is a generic medication? wikipedia gives the following definition: “generic drug (pl. generic drugs, short: generics) is a drug which is produced and distributed without a brand name. a generic must contain the same active ingredients as the original formulation. in most cases, it is considered bioequivalent to the brand name counterpart with respect to pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties. by extension, therefore, generics are assumed to be identical in dose, strength, route of administration, safety, efficacy, and intended use. mind that the pills you will receive from us differ in appearance from the brand name ones. the looks of medications as well as brand names are the intellectual property of the brand manufacturer. thus to avoid any accusation of copyright infringement we have to change the shape and the color of the generic pills as well as use the name of the active ingredient (generic name) instead of the brand name for printing on pills. please be aware that the generic pills differ in appearance from the brand name medications. our pills are round shaped and blister packed (10 pills per each blister). the name of the active ingredient as well as the weight are specified on the pill itself. why are generic pills cheaper than the brand name ones? the principal reason for the reduced price of generic medicines is that the creation of the generic drug runs up less cost and therefore a lower price can be offered and still maintain profitability. manufacturers of generic drugs are mainly able to avoid the following three costs that brand name pharmaceutical companies incur: (1) costs associated with the research and development of the drug; (2) costs associated obtaining regulatory approval (i.e. proving safety and efficacy of a drug); and (3) marketing costs. first, generic manufacturers do not incur the cost of drug discovery and instead reverse-engineer existing brand name drugs to allow them to manufacture bioequivalent versions. second, generic manufacturers do not bear the burden of proving the safety and efficacy of the drugs through clinical trials - rather, generic manufacturers must prove the generic drug’s bioequivalancy to the existing drug. third, these companies receive the large benefit of the marketing and advertising that goes into pushing the innovator drug. the brand name drug has to prove itself in the eyes of the consumer, generic ones do not. the drugs that generic manufacturers are selling have been on the market for usually a decade or more and do not need additiona