Norvask

Were you looking for information about
 Norvasc? Norvask is a common misspelling of Norvasc.
 
Norvasc® is a prescription medication licensed to treat high blood pressure, angina, and coronary artery disease. The drug is a form of calcium channel blocker that helps slow down the rate of calcium movement to your heart and blood vessel walls, which relaxes the vessels and allows better blood flow. Potential side effects of Norvasc include swelling, dizziness, and heart palpitations. Currently, both brand-name and generic Norvasc versions are licensed for sale.
 
(For more information, click Norvasc. This article offers a more detailed look at this drug and its dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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