Atorvastatin/amlodipine
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| Combination of | |
| Amlodipine | Calcium channel blocker |
| Atorvastatin | Statin |
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| Pregnancy cat. | X(US) |
| Legal status | ℞-only (US) |
| Routes | Oral |
| Identifiers | |
| ATC code | C10BX03 |
| PubChem | CID 9811759 |
| ChemSpider | 7987512  |
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The drug combination atorvastatin/amlodipine (trade names Caduet in the US and Australia, and Envacar elsewhere) is a medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of high cholesterol and high blood pressure. It is a fixed dose combination drug containing the calcium channel blocker amlodipine and the statin atorvastatin. It is being marketed by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ "CADUET (amlodipine besylate/atorvastatin calcium) Tablets" (PDF). NDA 21-540/S-009. United States Food and Drug Administration. February 2010. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm202933.htm. Retrieved 2010-09-25.
[edit] External links
- Manufacturer's site (caduet.com)
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