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Norvasc Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Norvasc Tablet (Amlodipine Besylate) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

Amlodipine Besylate 5 mg

Manufacturer

Pfizer Inc.

Estimated price

Price not listed

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What is Norvasc Tablet used for?

  • High blood pressure (hypertension) (BP high hona)
  • Stable angina (chest pain) (seene ka dard)
  • Variant (Prinzmetal) angina (seene ka dard)
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Important warnings

  • Do not use Norvasc Tablet if you are allergic to Amlodipine or any of its components
  • Avoid if you have very low blood pressure (hypotension)
  • Avoid in cases of severe aortic stenosis

Norvasc Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameNorvasc
Generic NameAmlodipine Besylate
StrengthAmlodipine Besylate 5 mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassCalcium Channel Blocker (Dihydropyridine)
ManufacturerPfizer Inc.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Norvasc Tablet? (Norvasc Tablet kya hai)

Norvasc Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for managing high blood pressure and certain types of chest pain. It belongs to the class of drugs known as Calcium Channel Blockers (Dihydropyridine). This medication works by relaxing blood vessels, thereby reducing the workload on your heart and lowering blood pressure. Always follow the dosage and duration prescribed by your doctor.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • High blood pressure (hypertension) (BP high hona)
  • Stable angina (chest pain) (seene ka dard)
  • Variant (Prinzmetal) angina (seene ka dard)
  • High blood pressure (BP high hona)
  • Heart failure support (dil kamzor hona)
  • Chest pain (angina) (seene ka dard)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Individuals with high blood pressure
  • Patients suffering from stable or variant angina
  • Adults who need calcium channel blockers

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you are allergic to Amlodipine Besylate or any of its components
  • If you have very low blood pressure (hypotension)
  • If you suffer from severe aortic stenosis

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Do not use Norvasc Tablet if you are allergic to Amlodipine or any of its components
  • Avoid if you have very low blood pressure (hypotension)
  • Avoid in cases of severe aortic stenosis

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Swelling of ankles or feet (edema), Headache, Dizziness
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Other blood pressure medications
  • Certain heart disease treatments

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Saans phoolna ya rukna
  • Severe stomach pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousAmlodipine Besylate
Alternative brandVariousAmlodipine Besylate

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Norvasc Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

A: Norvasc Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Norvasc Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Norvasc Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Norvasc Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Norvasc Tablet Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Norvasc Tablet Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-01-31 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Norvasc Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

Norvasc Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Norvasc Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Norvasc Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Norvasc Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Norvasc Tablet Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Norvasc Tablet Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.