Uses of S(-)Amlodipine+Atorvastatin

The combination of S(-)Amlodipine + Atorvastatin is used to control blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels in the body 

Therapeutic Category

S(-)Amlodipine: Antihypertensives

Atorvastatin: Antihyperlipidemics

How S(-)Amlodipine+Atorvastatin works

S(-)Amlodipine is a vasodilator. It relaxes the blood vessels supplying the heart and other vital organs of the body. As a result, it improves blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart which reduces strain on the heart and improves heart functions.

Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medicine. It blocks the release of certain enzymes (HMG-CoA reductase) that is involved in cholesterol formation within the body. It also reduces the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver and improves the excretion of lipids from the body via faeces. 

Together, they control blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels and prevents you from their associated risks.

Common side effects of S(-)Amlodipine+Atorvastatin

• edema (swelling of the ankles or other body parts) 
• headache, dizziness, sleepiness 
• palpitations (fast heartbeat)
• flushing (redness and warmth of the skin)
• stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion
• changes in bowel habit
• tiredness, weakness
• visual disturbances, double vision
• inflammation of the nasal passages
• throat pain, nose bleeds 
• increase in blood sugar levels 
• increase in blood creatine kinase 
• headache 
• joint pain, muscle pain and back pain 
• liver problems

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you experience:

• chest pain, shortness of breath 
• inflammation of pancreas (causing severe stomach pain that radiates to the back side of the body)
• unexplained muscle pain or weakness, especially if accompanied by fever, weakness, or reddish-brown urine (rhabdomyolysis) 
• unexpected bleeding or bruising

Health Tips for S(-)Amlodipine+Atorvastatin

• S(-)Amlodipine + Atorvastatin can be taken with or without food. Strictly follow the dosing schedule as instructed by your doctor to achieve better results. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor
• Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while taking S(-)Amlodipine + Atorvastatin as it may severely decrease your blood pressure
• S(-)Amlodipine + Atorvastatin may make you feel dizzy while standing up suddenly or changing positions. Therefore, do not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines as a precaution
• Avoid drinking large amounts of alcohol while taking S(-)Amlodipine + Atorvastatin, as it could make you drowsier and increase your blood sugar levels
• S(-)Amlodipine + Atorvastatin may alter your blood sugar levels. Therefore, if you are diabetic, work on your blood sugar levels and keep them under control. Avoid eating sugary foods like sweets, candies, cakes, pastries etc. as a precaution
• Along with the treatment, you must follow a cholesterol-lowering diet, lifestyle changes and regular physical activity as instructed by your doctor to achieve better results
• S(-)Amlodipine + Atorvastatin is not suitable for use in patients who had recently taken an antibiotic called Fusidic acid to treat bacterial infections
• Before taking S(-)Amlodipine + Atorvastatin, inform your doctor if you have any lung, liver, kidney or heart problems (apart from hypertension such as heart failure), diabetes, thyroid disorders, muscle problems or alcoholism as a precaution.
• Do not take S(-)Amlodipine + Atorvastatin without consulting your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Regularly visit your doctor and take all the necessary tests which your doctor recommends to you without fail