Norvasc (Amlodipine Besylate) - Summary

NORVASC SUMMARY

Norvasc®
(amlodipine besylate)
Tablets

NORVASC^® is the besylate salt of amlodipine, a long-acting calcium channel blocker.

1. Hypertension
   NORVASC is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents.
2. Chronic Stable Angina
   NORVASC is indicated for the treatment of chronic stable angina. NORVASC may be used alone or in combination with other antianginal agents.
3. Vasospastic Angina (Prinzmetal's or Variant Angina)
   NORVASC is indicated for the treatment of confirmed or suspected vasospastic angina. NORVASC may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other antianginal drugs.

NORVASC NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Laboratory tests as predictors of the antihypertensive effects of amlodipine, bisoprolol, hydrochlorothiazide and losartan in men: results from the randomized, double-blind, crossover GENRES Study. [2008.06]

Effect of amlodipine on cardiovascular events in hypertensive haemodialysis patients. [2008.05.29]

Cost-effectiveness of chlorthalidone, amlodipine, and lisinopril as first-step treatment for patients with hypertension: an analysis of the Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial (ALLHAT). [2008.05]

Modulation of arterial reactivity using amlodipine and atorvastatin measured by ultrasound examination (MARGAUX). [2008.03]

Efficacy of the Combination of Amlodipine and Valsartan in Patients With Hypertension Uncontrolled With Previous Monotherapy: The Exforge in Failure After Single Therapy (EX-FAST) Study. [2008.03]

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Clinical Trials Related to Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Comparing Amlodipine/Atorvastatin Co-Administration To Amlodipine Alone In Patients With Hypertension And Dyslipidemia [Completed]

Efficacy/Safety of Valsartan Plus Amlodipine and Amlodipine Alone in Patients With Hypertension [Completed]

A Study Comparing the Response of Patients With Hypertension to Amlodipine or Amlodipine Plus Benazepril. [Completed]

Long Term Study For Amlodipine 10mg With Hypertension For Whom Amlodipine 5mg Is Insufficient [Active, not recruiting]

Safety and Efficacy of Valsartan/Amlodipine Compared to Amlodipine in Patients With Essential Hypertension [Active, not recruiting]

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