Norvasc (amlodipine) is a calcium 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. Norvasc is available as a generic drug. Common side effects of Norvasc include: headache, swelling (edema) of the ankles or feet,
Anticoagulation (blood-thinning) therapy is recommended after all knee replacement operations to reduce the likelihood of developing a clot. Even if a clot develops in the leg, if you are on a blood-thinner, the risk of the clot enlarging and migrating to the lungs is reduced.
There are several factors that influence your recovery from total knee replacement surgery, like your age, medical history, level of fitness and the severity of the problem. However, on average, patients resume most of their normal, day-to-day activities within 8 to 12 weeks after the surgery.nce the surgery is complete, your doctor will keep you under observation for around 3 days. The very next day, you will probably be asked to stand up and move around, using the parallel bar, or any other walking device. Unfortunately, most patients experience severe pain after total knee replacement surgery.