Amlodipine and atorvastatin is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain (angina), and coronary artery disease (clogged arteries).
Amlodipine and atorvastatin is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in people with diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors.
This medicine can help lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood).
Amlodipine and atorvastatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
uses
What isCaduet (Amlodipine And Atorvastatin)used for?
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Pre-eclampsia/Eclampsia
- Angina Pectoris
- Heart Disease
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Hypertensive Congestive Heart Failure
- Hypertensive Heart (w/ CHF) and Renal Disease
- Hypertensive Heart (w/o CHF) and Renal Disease
- Hypertensive Renal Disease
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Renovascular Hypertension
- Hypertensive Encephalopathy
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
- Prinzmetal's Angina
warnings
What is the most important information I should know aboutCaduet (Amlodipine And Atorvastatin)?
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to amlodipine (Norvasc) or atorvastatin (Lipitor), or if:
- you have liver disease; or
- you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not use if you are pregnant.This medicine can harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor at once if you become pregnant.
Do not breastfeed while you are taking this medicine.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- kidney disease;
- heart disease;
- muscle pain or weakness;
- diabetes;
- a thyroid disorder; or
- if you drink more than 2 alcoholic beverages daily.
Atorvastatin can cause the breakdown of muscle tissue, which can lead to kidney failure.This happens more often in women, in older adults, or people who have kidney disease or poorly controlled hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).
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Side Effects
What are the side effects ofCaduet (Amlodipine And Atorvastatin)?
Get emergency medical help if you havesigns of an allergic reaction:hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
In rare cases, atorvastatin can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, unusual tiredness, or dark colored urine.
马上打电话给你的医生如果你有:
- muscle stiffness, tremors, abnormal muscle movements;
- muscle weakness in your hips, shoulders, neck, and back;
- trouble lifting your arms, trouble climbing or standing;
- severe drowsiness, feeling like you might pass out;
- worsening chest pain, or chest pain spreading to the arm or jaw, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling; or
- liver problems--upper stomach pain, loss of appetite, tiredness, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Common side effects may include:
- muscle or joint pain;
- diarrhea;
- nausea, upset stomach; or
- swelling in your legs or ankles.
这不是一个副作用,ot的完整列表hers may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I takeCaduet (Amlodipine And Atorvastatin)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
Do not use if you are pregnant.This medicine can harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor at once if you become pregnant.
Do not breastfeed while you are taking this medicine.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while takingCaduet (Amlodipine And Atorvastatin)?
If you also take nitroglycerin for chest pain, do not stop taking it while taking amlodipine and atorvastatin.
Avoid eating foods high in fat or cholesterol, or this medicine will not be as effective.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can raise triglyceride levels and increase your risk of liver damage. Alcohol can also increase some of the side effects of amlodipine and atorvastatin.
Grapefruit may interact with this medicine and lead to unwanted side effects.Avoid the use of grapefruit products.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to takeCaduet (Amlodipine And Atorvastatin)?
UseCaduet (Amlodipine And Atorvastatin)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Take this medicine at the same time each day, with or without food.
Do not break an amlodipine and atorvastatin tablet. Tell your doctor if you have trouble swallowing the pill.
You may need to stop using amlodipine and atorvastatin for a short time if you have:
- uncontrolled seizures;
- an electrolyte imbalance (such as high or low potassium levels in your blood);
- severely low blood pressure;
- a severe infection or illness; or
- surgery or a medical emergency.
You will need frequent medical tests.
You may need to take amlodipine and atorvastatin on a long-term basis. Keep using this medication even if you feel fine. High blood pressure or high cholesterol often have no symptoms.
Amlodipine and atorvastatin is only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Use the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if your next dose is due in less than 12 hours.Do notuse two doses at one time.
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose onCaduet (Amlodipine And Atorvastatin)?
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