Amlodipine + Atorvastatin

Uses

Amlodipine and Atorvastatin are used in the treatment of high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

How it Works

How Amlodipine + Atorvastatin works Amlodipine + Atorvastatin is a combination of two medications: amlodipine and atorvastatin, which treat high blood pressure associated with elevated cholesterol levels. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB) that works by relaxing blood vessels, making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication that blocks an enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) necessary for cholesterol production in the body. This action lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides while raising "good" cholesterol (HDL). Together, they reduce the risk of heart disease.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Amlodipine and Atorvastatin include nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, peripheral edema, nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), joint pain, and abnormal liver function tests.

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