Norvasc vs. Procardia

Are Norvasc and Procardia the Same Thing?

Norvasc(amlodipine) andProcardia(nifedipine) are calcium channel blockers (CCBs) prescribed for the prevention and treatment of heart pain or chest pain fromangina, and for the treatment ofhigh blood pressure(hypertension).

What Are Possible Side Effects of Norvasc?

Common side effects of Norvasc include:

  • headache,
  • swelling (edema) of the ankles or feet,
  • dizziness,
  • lightheadedness,
  • drowsiness,
  • tired feeling,
  • nausea,
  • abdominal or stomach pain, or
  • flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).

What Are Possible Side Effects of Procardia?

Common side effects of Procardia include:

  • dizziness,
  • weakness,
  • swelling ankles/feet,
  • joint pain,
  • leg cramps,
  • headache,
  • drowsiness,
  • tired feeling,
  • nausea,
  • diarrhea,
  • constipation,
  • stomach pain,
  • sleep problems (insomnia),
  • rash or itching,
  • urinating more than usual, or q
  • flushing (warmth/redness/tingly feeling under your skin).

Tell your doctor if you experience unlikely but serious side effects of Procardia including:

  • fast/irregular/pounding heartbeat, or
  • fainting.

What is Norvasc?

Norvasc (amlodipine) is acalcium channel blocker(CCB) prescribed for the prevention and treatment of heart pain or chest pain from angina, and for the treatment of high blood pressure.

What is Procardia?

Procardia (nifedipine) is a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and to treat angina (chest pain). Procardia is available ingenericform.

What Drugs Interact With Norvasc?

Norvasc may interact with other blood pressure medications.

Norvasc may also interact withsimvastatin,ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir, diltiazem, andcyclosporine, or other heart medications.

What Drugs Interact With Procardia?

Procardia may interact with other heart or blood pressure medications, ketoconazole, or itraconazole.

Procardia may also interact withcimetidine,erythromycin,carbamazepine,phenytoin,rifampin, or rifabutin.

How Should Norvasc Be Taken?

The usual initialantihypertensiveoral dose of Norvasc is 5 mg once daily, and the maximum dose is 10 mg once daily. Norvasc dosages may need to be lowered in patients with liver dysfunction.

How Should Procardia Be Taken?

The usual starting dose of Procardia is one 10 mg capsule, 3 times/day. The usualeffective doserange is 10–20 mg three times daily.

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References

RxList. Norvasc Side Effects Drug Center.
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RxList. Procardia Side Effects Drug Center.
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