Lipiva Plus 5 mg+10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 11.00 (30's pack: ৳ 330.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amlodipine besilate atorvastatin |
| Company | Leon pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Amlodipine Besilate BP and Atorvastatin Calcium INN Tablet
Categories
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Lipid Lowering Agent
- Antihypertensive
- Cholesterol Management
Description
- A combination product containing Amlodipine and Atorvastatin for the treatment of hypertension, chronic stable angina, and hypercholesterolemia
- Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker and Atorvastatin is a statin that lowers cholesterol levels
- Dosage recommendations for Amlodipine and Atorvastatin administration
- Drug interaction with Amlodipine and Atorvastatin
- Contraindications for Amlodipine and Atorvastatin use
- Possible side effects and precautions for Amlodipine and Atorvastatin use
- Storage conditions for the medication
Dimensions
N/A
Color Options
- N/A
Functions
- Treatment of hypertension
- Management of chronic stable angina
- Lipid-lowering
- Antihypertensive action
Materials
- Amlodipine Besilate BP
- Atorvastatin Calcium INN
Technical Specifications
- Amlodipine equivalent to 5 mg Amlodipine
- Atorvastatin equivalent to 10 mg Atorvastatin
- Dosage range: 10 to 80 mg once daily
Design Elements
- Tablet form
Usability Features
- Adjunct to diet for hypercholesterolemia
- Reduction in peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure
- Peripheral arterial vasodilation
Indications
- Hypertension
- Chronic stable angina
- Primary hypercholesterolemia
- Mixed dyslipidemia
- Adjunctive therapy to diet for elevated serum triglyceride levels
Pharmacology
- Amlodipine is a peripheral arterial vasodilator
- Atorvastatin is an inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase
Dosage & Administration
- Usual initial antihypertensive oral dose of Amlodipine is 5 mg once daily
- Recommended starting dose of Atorvastatin is 10 mg daily
Interaction
- Drug interaction with Atorvastatin and various other medications
- Amlodipine may potentiate the effect of other antihypertensive drugs
Contraindications
- Amlodipine contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Amlodipine
- Atorvastatin contraindicated in hypersensitivity to any component of this medication
- Active liver disease or unexplained persistent elevations of serum transaminases exceed three times the upper limit of normal
Side Effects
- Potential side effects of Amlodipine and Atorvastatin use
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety in pregnancy has not been established
- Use of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors during breastfeeding is not recommended
Precautions & Warnings
- Increased angina and/or myocardial infarction as a potential warning
- Liver dysfunction associated with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and efficacy of Atorvastatin have not been established in children
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-anginal & lipid lowering drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep all medicines out of the reach of children