Chemical name- Amlodipine/ Atorvastatin
The fixed dose combination of amlodipine and atorvastatin is a prescription drug generic combination to treat the patients suffering from high blood pressure and high cholesterol. It is available in different branded names, and Caduet is the most popular among them, that doctors prescribe. You can get both the generic and branded ones at SafeCanada Pharmacy at the cheapest price. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker which aims to control the blood pressure and prevent the chest pain, whereas atorvastatin is used to lower bad cholesterol with required diet, and belongs to the class of statin drugs.
What are the uses of Caduet?
Doctors prescribe this medication to treat the potential threats associated with hypertension or high blood pressure, such as chances of heart attack and kidney failure, along with reducing bad cholesterol. Amlodipine make sure the muscles are relaxed and the blood can flow normally to control the chest pain as well. Atorvastatin works on controlling the bad cholesterol that comes from liver, and this also ensure the risk of heart attack is lower. The medicine works better when you stop smoking, exercise, and take proper diet.
What are the dosage and direction of Caduet?
We suggest all our customers to follow doctor’s suggestion or prescription for proper consumption of the medication.
• Take this tablet orally, once daily with or without food or as mentioned by your doctor.
• You must not drink grape juice or eat grapes while you are taking this medicine for better effectiveness.
• Doctors choose the dose based on your age, health condition and the way you are reacting to the medicine.
• To control the side effects, doctors prescribe low doses at initial stage, and gradually increases the dose.
• If you are taking other drugs, especially for controlling cholesterol level, keep a gap of 4- 6 hours to ensure that both medicines get the opportunity to work on your body.
• Take the medicine regularly and same time every day for better results.
• You need to have patience as it may take more than 2 weeks to provide the desired results.
What precautions should I take when taking Caduet?
Make sure you are aware of the facts that may affect the treatment negatively. So, you must-
• Inform your doctor if you are allergic to amlodipine or atorvastatin or both of them together.
• Share your medical history and the medicines you take regularly.
• Avoid alcohol or marijuana to stay in your feel as the medicine already makes you feel dizzy.
• Share you are taking this medicine to your doctor, when you are undergoing any surgery.
• Must avoid the medicine during pregnancy.
What are the contraindications of Caduet?
You need to suffer from some of the side effects that may occur due to the medicine when you start taking it.
• Loss of appetite
• Weakness
• Upper belly pain
• Jaundice
• Dark colored urine
• Swelling hands and ankles
• Diabetes can worsen
These mentioned effects can stay for a certain time in general, but if the stay become longer, you should inform your doctor. Besides, if you are feeling unwell and the medicine is not helping your health, make sure to consult the doctor and change the medication.
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