Definition

Noun: 1. A brand name for the drug amlodipine: Norvasc is a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and chest pain due to heart disease (angina pectoris). It belongs to a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers, which work by relaxing and widening blood vessels to improve blood flow.

Usage

• Norvasc is used as a proper noun, specifically a trademarked brand name. It is typically written with a capital 'N'.
• It is most commonly followed by a dosage strength (e.g., 5 mg, 10 mg) when prescribed.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed Norvasc to help lower my blood pressure.
  • She takes one 5mg tablet of Norvasc every morning.
  • Common side effects of Norvasc may include swelling in the ankles or feet.

Advanced Usage

• "to be on Norvasc": to be taking Norvasc as a prescribed medication.
  • He has been on Norvasc for his hypertension for several years.

Variants and Related Words

• Amlodipine (n): The generic, non-brand name for the active pharmaceutical ingredient in Norvasc.
  • The pharmacist asked if I wanted the brand name Norvasc or the generic amlodipine.
• Calcium channel blocker (n): The class of drugs to which Norvasc/amlodipine belongs.
  • Norvasc is a widely prescribed calcium channel blocker.

Synonyms

• Amlodipine besylate: The full chemical name of the active ingredient.
• Antihypertensive agent: A general term for a drug that lowers high blood pressure. (Note: This is a broader category, not a direct synonym.)

Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)

• Hypertension: The medical condition of high blood pressure, which Norvasc treats.
• Angina pectoris: The medical term for chest pain due to heart disease, which Norvasc treats.
• Vasodilator: A substance that causes blood vessels to widen; describes the primary action of Norvasc.

Noun

1. a vasodilator (trade name Norvasc) taken in tablet form; prescribed for hypertension and angina pectoris