Description
Am-Descol Tablets 5mg/10mg (1 Box = 2 Strips) (1 Strip = 7 Tablets) Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Amlodipine + Atorvastatin
Used For
Hypertension
How it works
It contains a combination of two medicines. One is amlodipine and the other is atorvastatin. Amlodipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers. They work by relaxing your blood vessels, making it easier for your heart to pump blood around the body and help increase the supply of blood and oxygen to your heart. Calcium channel blockers do not change the amount of calcium in your blood or bones. Atorvastatin belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. It reduces the ‘bad’ cholesterol and can raise the ‘good’ cholesterol. Atorvastatin also helps to protect you from a heart attack or stroke .
Usage And Safety
Dosage
Adults : Dosage range of amlodipine/atorvastatin ; 5mg/10mg to a max dose of 10mg/80mg once daily. Children : Not recommended. OR As directed by your physician.
Side Effects
• Headache • flushing • dizziness • tiredness or weakness • drowsiness or sleepiness • stomach pain or nausea (feeling sick) • constipation, diarrhoea, wind • heartburn, indigestion or wind • urine infection • headache • stuffy or runny nose • nose bleeds • rash.
Drug Interactions
Cyclosporin , fibric acid derivative , erythromycin , clarithromycin , azole antifungals , niacin , oral antacid suspension containing magnesium hydroxide , aluminium hydroxide , colestipol , digoxin , norethindrone , ethinyloestradiol.
Indication
It is used to treat high blood pressure and high cholesterol (fat in the blood).
When not to Use
Do not take if you have an allergy to: • Any medicine containing amlodipine • Any medicine containing atorvastatin • Any of the ingredients listed . Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include: – shortness of breath – wheezing or difficulty breathing – swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body – rash, itching or hives on the skin.
Precautions
Precaution
Do not take this medicine if you have active liver disease.
Warnings
Warning 1
Do not take this medicine if you are taking the antibiotic fusidic acid which is used to treat infections.
Warning 2
Your cholesterol and triglyceride levels and your liver function tests need to be checked regularly while you are taking this medicine.
Warning 3
Avoid eating large quantities of grapefruit or drinking large quantities of grapefruit juice. Grapefruit juice contains one or more components that alter the metabolism of some medicines, including atorvastatin/amlodipine.
Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
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