Amlodipine And Atorvastatin

What it’s used for

Amlodipine and atorvastatin tablets are indicated in patients for whom treatment with both amlodipine and atorvastatin is appropriate. Amlodipine Hypertension Amlodipine is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure.

How to take it

Amlodipine and Atorvastatin Tablets Dosage of amlodipine and atorvastatin tablets must be individualized on the basis of both effectiveness and tolerance for each individual component in the treatment of hypertension/angina and hyperlipidemia. Select doses of amlodipine and atorvastatin independently.

Important warnings

Myopathy and Rhabdomyolysis: Risk factors include age 65 years or greater, uncontrolled hypothyroidism, renal impairment, concomitant use with certain other drugs, and higher Amlodipine and atorvastatin tablets dosage. Discontinue amlodipine and atorvastatin tablets if markedly elevated CK levels occur or myopathy is diagnosed or suspected.

Common side effects

The following important adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Myopathy and Rhabdomyolysis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5. 1 )] Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.

Interactions

Data from a drug-drug interaction study involving 10 mg of amlodipine and 80 mg of atorvastatin in healthy subjects indicate that the pharmacokinetics of amlodipine are not altered when the drugs are co-administered.

If pregnant or breastfeeding

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Forms & strengths

5 MG / 80 MG Oral Tablet · 10 MG / 80 MG Oral Tablet · 10 MG / 20 MG Oral Tablet · 2.5 MG / 10 MG Oral Tablet · 2.5 MG / 20 MG Oral Tablet · 5 MG / 10 MG Oral Tablet · 5 MG / 20 MG Oral Tablet · 5 MG / 40 MG Oral Tablet · 10 MG / 10 MG Oral Tablet · 10 MG / 40 MG Oral Tablet · 2.5 MG / 40 MG Oral Tablet · 5 MG / 25 MG / 40 MG Oral Tablet · 10 MG / 14 MG Oral Tablet · 2.5 MG / 3.5 MG Oral Tablet · 5 MG / 7 MG Oral Tablet · 5 MG Oral Tablet · 2.5 MG / 200 MG Oral Tablet · 5 MG / 200 MG Oral Tablet · 10 MG / 200 MG Oral Tablet · 1 MG/ML Oral Suspension · 1 MG/ML Oral Solution · 2.5 MG Oral Solution · 5 MG Oral Solution · 10 MG Oral Solution

Questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist

• Is this the right medicine for my condition, and how long should I take it?
• What side effects should I watch for, and which need urgent attention?
• Does this interact with my other medicines, supplements, or alcohol?
• What should I do if I miss a dose or take too much?