Pack size: 1 Tablet  |  Price is for the whole Tablet

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Amlodipine 5mg + Atorvastatin 10mg

Form: Tablet 5mg+10mg

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Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['High blood pressure with high cholesterol']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Nausea', 'Stomach pain', 'Headache', 'Sleepiness', 'Ankle swelling', 'Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)', 'Palpitations', 'Constipation', 'Muscle pain', 'Increased glucose level in blood', 'Increased liver enzymes', 'Tiredness']}

How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ 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.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. __NAME__ may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of __NAME__ is recommended. However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of __NAME__ is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.