{"id":18298,"date":"2017-11-29T15:49:42","date_gmt":"2017-11-29T10:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18298"},"modified":"2018-07-31T10:29:50","modified_gmt":"2018-07-31T04:59:50","slug":"caduet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18298","title":{"rendered":"Caduet \u2013 Information, Use and Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Trade Name:<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Caduet<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Category: <\/strong>Antihyperlipidemic combinations &amp; Antihypertensive combinations<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Generic Name: <\/strong><em>Amlodipine &amp; Atorvastatin<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Group: <\/strong>Antihyperlipidemic combinations &amp; Antihypertensive combinations<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Introduction and Quick information:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Atorvastatin belongs to a group of drugs known as Statins or HMG CoA reductase inhibitors. Atorvastatin and Amlodipine decrease the levels of triglycerides &amp; \u201cLDL\u201d (low-density lipoprotein) bad cholesterol in our blood, on the other hand, increases the levels of \u201cHDL\u201d (high-density lipoprotein) good cholesterol.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Amlodipine belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blockers. Amlodipine relaxes the blood vessel to improve blood flow &amp; thus making it easy for the heart to pump.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The combination of atorvastatin &amp;amlodipine is used to cure (chest pain) angina or hypertension (high blood pressure) and to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke &amp; other heart complications in some people with coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes or other risk factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Atorvastatin &amp; Amlodipine is used in children (at least 10 years old) &amp; adults<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Is it approved By FDA? <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This drug was approved in 2004, January 30 by FDA (Food &amp; Drug Administration)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Usage and Benefits of Caduet:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It is used to-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Decreases the levels of triglycerides &amp; low-density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol) increases the levels of high-density lipoprotein (good cholesterol).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Relaxes the blood vessel to improve blood flow &amp; thus making it easy for the heart to pump<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">(chest pain) angina<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Hypertension (high blood pressure)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Lower the risk of heart attack, stroke &amp; other heart complications in some people with coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes or other risk factors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Caduet <\/strong><strong>Side Effects:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The term side effects tell about the inevitable &amp; unavoidable effects of a medicine. Adverse effects have nothing to do with medicines intended use. Well, occurrences of unpleasant effects depend on sex, age, consumption of other drugs or your way of living etc. To get rid of unwanted effects, it is necessary to visit your doctor right off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Frequent <\/em><\/strong><strong>Caduet <\/strong><strong><em>Side Effects (Commonly Seen)- <\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">These side effects are not pernicious to health and can be cured either by you or your healthcare provider. If they persist for a long time, you must check with your doctor promptly to escape from deleterious effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Less serious side effects may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Indigestion or stomach pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Mild muscle pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Mild nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Flushing (redness or warmth on the face)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Joint pain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Infrequent <\/em><\/strong><strong>Caduet<\/strong><strong><em>Side Effects (Commonly Seen)-<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Never avert your gaze from severe effects and make a move to any nearby hospital, pharmacist or your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Tenderness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Unexplained muscle pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Unusual tiredness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Severe drowsiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dark colored urine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Less urination than usual or sometimes not at all<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Weight gain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Swelling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Pounding or rapid heartbeats<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Worsening chest pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Feeling like you might pass out<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">General ill feeling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dark urine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Chest pain radiating to the shoulder or arm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sweating<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Upper stomach pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Itching<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Jaundice (yellowing of the eyes or skin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Clay-colored stools<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>General recommended dosages of Caduet:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It is mandatory to have an exact dose of medicine as recommended by your medical healthcare professional or as directed on the label of this medicine to get the best results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Atorvastatin &amp; Amlodipine is taken once a day either with food or without food at the same time every day. \u00a0Your medical healthcare provider may alter the dose of medicine to get the best results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This medicine is used for a long period of time to cure increased cholesterol levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In case I miss the dose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Don\u2019t get freaked out if you have missed a dose. It is rather normal to miss a medicine<strong>. <\/strong>Sometimes we get to <\/span>realize<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0at the time of the\u00a0<\/span>second<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> dose that we have forgotten to have the\u00a0<\/span>previous<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> dose, in this situation you should skip the previous dose &amp; take a current dose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you have missed more than one scheduled dose, you must make a rush to your doctor to stamp out this problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you\u2019ve forgotten to take a scheduled dose of this medicine, have it the moment you remember it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Remember: Don&#8217;t take a\u00a0double dose to compensate for the missed dose.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In case I take overdose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">An overdose of Caduet is not likely to occur in a clinic or setting hospital. But an overdose of most of the drugs affects the\u00a0<\/span>body<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> as well brain so use just as directed on the label, or as recommended by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller quantities or for longer than recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Caduet Overdose symptoms may include-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fast heart rate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Tingly or redness feeling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Feeling <\/span>lightheaded<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fainting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Severe warmth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">As you notice the symptoms of overdose, contact your emergency room or local PCC (Poison Control Centre) at once.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Interactions of Caduet:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Drug interaction occurs when the outcome of a specific medicine is changed when it is used in combination with another tobacco, drug, and alcohol or with another food results in negative effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A list of drugs is mentioned below that have the ability to interact with Caduet, if used <\/span>together,<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> results in unpleasant effects that are dangerous to the human body.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Rifampin (<\/span>rifater<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">, <\/span>rifamate<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">, <\/span>rifadin<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cimetidine (<\/span>tagamet<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A blood thinner such as- warfarin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Efavirenz (<\/span>atripla<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">, <\/span>sustiva<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Digoxin (<\/span>lanoxin<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Birth control pills<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diltiazem (<\/span>cardizem<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">, <\/span>cartia<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Spironolactone (<\/span>aldactazide<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">, <\/span>aldactone<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Nitroglycerin (<\/span>nitrolingual<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">, <\/span>transderm<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> nitro &amp; <\/span>nitrostat<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Any other statin medication such as-<\/em><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fluvastatin (<\/span>lescol<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Atorvastatin (<\/span>caduet<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">, <\/span>lipitor<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Simvastatin (<\/span>simcor<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">, <\/span>zocor<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">, <\/span>vytorin<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Lovastatin (<\/span>mevacor<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">, <\/span>altoprev<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Pravastatin (<\/span>pravachol<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Rosuvastatin (<\/span>crestor<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Well, this is not the complete <\/span>list<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> all medicines; there may be other drugs that are not given here. You should tell your doctor if you are having these drugs or other medicines besides Caduet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Lifestyle and food habits you must follow when on Caduet:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Our <\/span>lifestyle<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> &amp; food habits affect the efficacy of a drug. Caduet will not be as effective as it should have been if you do not follow the diet plan prescribed by your medical healthcare provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You should shun having cholesterol or fat-rich foods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Alcohol decreases B.P (blood pressure) &amp; can increase some of the adverse effects of atorvastatin &amp; amlodipine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Shun drinking alcohol because it raises the levels of triglyceride &amp; thus increases the risk of liver damage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Grapefruit juice and grapefruit have the potential to interact with atorvastatin &amp; amlodipine those results in dangerous effects. Before using this medicine you should consult your doctor about the use of grapefruit products in your diet.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Caduet is mere a part of a complete program of treatment that contains exercise, weight control &amp; diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">People should follow their diet, exercise routines &amp; medication very closely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>How safe is Caduet for pregnant women or Nursing Mothers?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Caduet is under a pregnancy category X. This indicates that Caduet is very dangerous for infants. Caduet causes birth defects in unborn babies. You should not take this drug during pregnancy. \u00a0Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or become pregnant. You should shun pregnancy while taking this medicine by swallowing birth control pills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Caduet excretes into the breast milk. It could be hazardous to a nursing baby. Do not take this medicine during breastfeeding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Complications and Conditions possible due to prolonged use of Caduet:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dependency on medicines occurs, sooner or later over the time. When medications are inhibited, this causes weakness in your body. So don\u2019t forget to check with your doctor before you stop, start or alter the dose of any drug.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Availability of Caduet:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Caduet is FDA approved medicine. You can buy it easily only by prescription at any medical store or at government recognized hospitals. You should also talk to your medical healthcare provider about its availability, in case you do not get this drug.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drug Trade Name:\u00a0Caduet Category: Antihyperlipidemic combinations &amp; Antihypertensive combinations Generic Name: Amlodipine &amp; Atorvastatin Group: Antihyperlipidemic combinations &amp; Antihypertensive combinations Introduction and Quick information: Atorvastatin belongs to a group of drugs known as Statins or HMG CoA reductase inhibitors. 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