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Use and Dosing

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Dual amlodipine/atorvastatin treatment

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Dual amlodipine/atorvastatin treatment

10yrs

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Indications

Amlodipine

Atorvastatin

Contraindications

Black Box Warnings

Dosing Adjustment

Renal Dose Adjustment

Hepatic Dose Adjustment

Warnings/Precautions

See Supplemental Patient Information

Cautions: Use cautiously in:

Supplemental Patient Information

Pregnancy/Breast Feeding

Pregnancy Category:X

Breastfeeding: Possibly unsafe; Prefer an alternative drug during breastfeeding as appropriate literature on the use of amlodipine is unavailable. Data on atorvastatin during breastfeeding is not published. Disrupts infant's lipid metabolism; avoid use during breastfeeding. This information is based upon LactMed database (available at http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT last accessed 3 December 2010). Unknown whether the amlodipine/atorvastatin is excreted in human milk. Another drug in this class is excreted in human milk. Statins have potential to cause serious adverse reactions in nursing infants. Manufacturer advises to discontinue nursing.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Pharmacology

Amlodipine

Atorvastatin

Brands and Availability

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US Trade Name(s)

US Availability

amlodipine/atorvastatin (generic)

Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin)

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Canadian Trade Name(s)

Canadian Availability

Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin )

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UK Trade Name(s)

UK Availability

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Australian Trade Name(s)

Australian Availability

Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin )


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Classification

Cardiovascular

Antihypertensive Combinations

Endocrine/Metabolic

Antihyperlipidemic Agents
Antihyperlipidemic Combinations

Pricing

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