Amlodipine + Atorvastatin
Information about Amlodipine + Atorvastatin
Amlodipine + atorvastatin uses
Amlodipine+Atorvastatin is used in the treatment of High blood pressure with high cholesterol.
How amlodipine + atorvastatin works
This is a combination of two medicines: Amlodipine and atorvastatin which treat high blood pressure associated with high cholesterol levels. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication which works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL). Together they reduce the risk of heart diseases.
Common side effects of amlodipine + atorvastatin
Nausea, Increased glucose level in blood, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Peripheral edema, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Joint pain, Abnormal liver function tests, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Mood changes, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Hypotension (low blood pressure), Inflammation of the nose, General discomfort, Fever, Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level in blood, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Muscle damage, Immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, Rhabdomyolysis, Leukocytopenia, Low blood platelets, Allergic reaction, Pancreatic inflammation, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Available Medicine for Amlodipine + Atorvastatin
Expert advice for Amlodipine + Atorvastatin
- Take it at same time every day to maintain the consistent level of drug in the body.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Amlodipine + Atorvastatin affects you.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of liver problems such as stomach pains, unusually dark urine or yellowing of skin or eyes.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly as Amlodipine + Atorvastatin may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.