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Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Caduet (amlodipine besylate and atorvastatin calcium) is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or chest pain (angina) that occurs with high cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Caduet is a combination of amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker, and atorvastatin, a statin drug. Common side effects include dizziness or lightheadedness as your body adjusts to the medication. Swelling hands/ankles/feet, tiredness, or flushing may also occur.
Dosage of Caduet is individualized on the basis of both effectiveness and tolerance for each individual component in the treatment of hypertension/angina and hyperlipidemia. Caduet may interact with spironolactone, cimetidine, antacids, digoxin, gemfibrozil or fenofibrate, niacin, erythromycin, cholestyramine or colestipol, hormonal birth control, itraconazole, fluconazole, ketoconazole, cancer medicine, steroids, cyclosporine, sirolimus, tacrolimus, or other cholesterol-lowering medicines. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. Caduet must not be used during pregnancy. Atorvastatin may harm a fetus. Use at least 2 reliable forms of birth control (such as condoms, birth control pills) while taking this medication. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, tell your doctor immediately. It is unknown if amlodipine or atorvastatin passes into breast milk. Breast-feeding while using this product is not recommended.
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Caduet Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
CADUET (amlodipine besylate, atorvastatin calcium) (amlodipine and atorvastatin) is indicated in patients for whom treatment with both amlodipine and atorvastatin is appropriate.
Amlodipine
- Hypertension: Amlodipine is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents;
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Chronic Stable Angina: Amlodipine is indicated for the treatment of chronic stable angina. Amlodipine may be used alone or in combi...
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Caduet Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs 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. This condition can lead to kidney failure. Call your doctor at once if you have unexplained muscle pain or tenderness, muscle weakness, fever or flu symptoms, and dark colored urine.
Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- chest pain ...
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Caduet Consumer Information: Uses
This product contains 2 medications: amlodipine and atorvastatin. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker and is used to treat high blood pressure or prevent chest pain (angina). It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily and the heart does not need to work so hard. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Preventing chest pain can help improve your ability to exercise.
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (...
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