Norvasc Overdose: An Overview
Norvasc® (
amlodipine besylate) is a prescription medication known as a calcium channel blocker. It is used to treat
high blood pressure (
hypertension) and certain
types of heart disease. The effects of a Norvasc overdose will vary depending on a number of factors, including how much Norvasc was taken and whether it was taken with any other medicines, alcohol, and/or drugs.
If you happen to overdose on Norvasc, seek medical attention immediately.
Symptoms of a Norvasc Overdose
It is not fully known what effects an overdose may cause in humans. Based on the effects of a Norvasc overdose in animals and based on the way Norvasc works, symptoms may include:
This may cause signs or symptoms that include:
- Lightheadedness
- Dizziness
- Fainting
- Feelings of a rapidly or forcefully beating heart.
Treatment for a Norvasc Overdose
The treatment for a Norvasc overdose will vary.
If the overdose was recent, the healthcare provider may give certain medicines or place a tube into the stomach to "pump the stomach." Treatment also involves supportive care. This type of care consists of treating the symptoms that occur as a result of the overdose. For example, supportive treatment options may include:
- Fluids through an intravenous line (IV)
- Medications to increase blood pressure
- Other treatments based on complications that occur
- Close monitoring of the heart and lungs.
It is important that you seek medical attention immediately if you believe that you may have overdosed on Norvasc.
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