Atorvastatin And Amlodipine
Therapeutic Group
Lipid Modifying AgentsIndication Dosage
Prevention Of Cardiovascular Complications, Cardiovascular Risk Due To Hypertension and dyslipidemia And/or Chronic Stable Angina:
- Adults: 1 Tab Of Amlodipine/atorvastatin ranging from 5 Mg/10 Mg To A maximum dose Of 10 Mg/80 Mg Once Daily.
- Children: Not Recommended.
Content
- Tab 5 /10mg: Amlodipinebesylate 5mg, Atorvastatin 10mg
- Tab5 /20mg: Amlodipinebesylate 5mg, Atorvastatin 20mg
- Tab10 /10mg: Amlodipinebesylate 10mg, Atorvastatin 10mg
- Tab10 /20mg: Amlodipinebesylate 10mg, Atorvastatin 20mg.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated In Pregnancy.
Stability
- Calcium Antagonist
- Statin
Contra Indications
- Active Liver Disease Or Unexplained Persistent Elevations Of Serum Transaminases >3x The Upper Limit Of Normal. Women Of Childbearing Potential Who Are Not Using Adequate Contraceptive Measures
Precautions
- Active Liver Disease Or Unexplained Persistent Elevations Of Serum Transaminases >3x The Upper Limit Of Normal. Women Of Childbearing Potential Who Are Not Using Adequate Contraceptive Measures
Lactation
- Not Recommended.
Side Effects
- Flushing
- Fatigue
- Oedema
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Abdominal Pain
- Nausea
- Palpitations
- Somnolence
- Insomnia
- Headache
- Gi Disturbances
- Myalgia
- Asthenia.