Norvasc
Amlodipine 2.5mg, 5mg and 10mg tablets, used in the management of hypertension and angina pectoris. A dihydropyridine that relaxes vascular muscle.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Amlodipine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5 · 5 · 10mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Norvasc on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Angina Pectoris
- Alternative names
- Istin; Amlong
- Therapeutic class
- Calcium Channel Blocker
- Pharmacological class
- Dihydropyridine
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to dihydropyridines; severe hypotension
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor for peripheral oedema; use caution in hepatic impairment
- Minor side effects
- fatigue; oedema
- Moderate side effects
- dizziness; palpitations; flushing
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset time
- 6–12 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a dry place below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
- grapefruit juice; simvastatin
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Consult specialist. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Serious side effects
angina pectoris exaggeration, requires immediate medical attention; myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Amlodipine 2.5mg, 5mg and 10mg tablets, used in the management of hypertension and angina pectoris. A dihydropyridine that relaxes vascular muscle.
Mechanism of action
it blocks the influx of calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle, causing relaxation and reducing peripheral resistance.
Norvasc is a brand of amlodipine, a common treatment for hypertension and angina pectoris. The same active ingredient is also sold under names such as Istin and Amlong. This medication is supplied as a tablet in strengths from 2.5mg, 5mg to 10mg.
Buying Norvasc online
Generic amlodipine, much of it made in India, is far more affordable for patients than the original brand. For expats and people living across Thailand and the rest of Asia, ordering online ensures consistent access to their medication without needing to rely on local suppliers that might have limited stock.
Will I receive the original Norvasc?
No. Norvasc is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer, and Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient (amlodipine) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
How much does Norvasc cost?
It depends on the strength and pack. Norvasc comes in 2.5, 5 and 10mg strengths, in packs of 10 to 360 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What are other brand names for amlodipine?
Other brands of amlodipine include Istin and Amlong.
What does Norvasc treat?
Norvasc contains amlodipine, used for hypertension and angina pectoris. Amlodipine blocks the influx of calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle, causing relaxation and reducing peripheral resistance.
How quickly does Norvasc work?
Amlodipine usually starts to work within 6 to 12 hours, and its effect lasts about 24 hours. How quickly it works can differ from one person to another.
Does Norvasc have side effects?
Yes. The common side effects of amlodipine are fatigue and oedema. Less common ones include dizziness, palpitations and flushing. Serious but less common side effects include angina pectoris exaggeration and myocardial infarction, which need urgent medical attention.
What does Norvasc interact with?
Amlodipine can interact with grapefruit juice and simvastatin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start Norvasc.
Do I need a prescription to buy Norvasc in Thailand?
No. In Thailand amlodipine is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Norvasc to Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Norvasc is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Pfizer and do not ship the original Norvasc.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Amlodipine) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.