amlodipine/atorvastatin

DRUG INTERACTION

Contraindicated  

Serious Use Alternative  

Monitor Closely  

Minor  

Adverse drug reactions:   

Frequency Defined  

1-10% 

Urinary urgency 

Urinary retention 

Dry throat 

Hypokalemia 

Muscle weakness 

Muscular pain 

Dyspnea 

Impotence 

Weight gain 

Abdominal distension 

Flatulence 

Anorexia 

Vomiting 

Nausea 

Dermatoses 

Pruritus 

Generalized rash 

Increased triglycerides and cholesterol 

Blurred vision 

 

Pregnancy warnings:     

Pregnancy category: N/A 

Breastfeeding warnings:  

crosses into breast milk- unknown 

Pregnancy Categories:       

• Category A: Satisfactory and well-controlled studies show no risk to the fetus in the first trimester or the later trimester       
• Category B: No evidence shown of risk to the fetus found in animal reproduction studies, and there are not enough studies on pregnant women       
• Category C: Adverse effects on the fetus found with evidence in animal reproduction studies and no adequate evidence for a result in humans must take care of potential risks in pregnant women       
• Category D: adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits       
• Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women       
• Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category      

Patient Information Leaflet    

Generic Name: amlodipine/atorvastatin 

Why do we use amlodipine/atorvastatin? 

amlodipine/atorvastatin belongs to the class HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors used to treat Angina, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia