Caduet Tablets 5mg/10mg (Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

This medication is administered solely to adults, with dosing individualized for each patient based on the effects and tolerability of amlodipine/atorvastatin. Amlodipine (S-amlodipine): Administer 5 (2.5) mg orally once a day, with a maximum increase to 10 (5) mg as per patient response. Atorvastatin: 1. For patients with primary hypercholesterolemia and combined dyslipidemia: The recommended starting dose

This medicine should not be administered to certain patients. For example, patients with allergies to this drug or similar drugs, severely impaired liver function, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, individuals with muscle disorders, and patients with severe heart conditions should not use it. Also, patients with severely impaired kidney function, elderly patients, alcoholics, or those with a history of liver disease should be especially cautious when using this medicine. Patients at high risk for muscle damage must have their muscle enzyme levels checked before treatment and regularly monitored throughout therapy. This medicine is generally well-tolerated, but some patients may experience side effects such as facial flushing, fatigue, edema, dizziness, headache, dyspepsia, etc. Rarely, symptoms such as myalgia, liver function abnormalities, skin rashes, and allergic reactions may occur, so any unusual symptoms should be reported to a doctor immediately. Women who are pregnant or of childbearing potential must ensure proper contraception while on this medication, and it should be stopped immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Breastfeeding women are also advised against taking this medicine. This medicine may interact with other medications, so patients currently on any other drugs must inform their healthcare provider. Care should be taken when used in conjunction with certain antibiotics, antifungals, immunosuppressants, and specific antiviral medications as the risk of muscle damage may increase. In case of overdose, blood pressure may drop excessively and heart rate may increase; in severe cases, shock may occur, necessitating immediate medical attention. The safety and efficacy of this medicine in children and the elderly have not been sufficiently established, so it should be used with caution under medical supervision in these age groups.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the oral/mucosal areas, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound malaise, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and

Mild side effects

• Flushing
• fatigue
• edema
• palpitations
• dizziness
• headache
• drowsiness
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• weakness

This medicine should be stored at room temperature between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius, and it is important to keep it in an airtight container to prevent air from entering. This helps maintain the drug's efficacy and prevents deterioration.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle