CADUET . 10 mg 28 tablets

Medicinal ingredients are:

Amlodipine (amlodipine) in the form of amlodipine besilate and Atorvastatin (atorvastatin) in the form of atorvastatin calsium trihydrate.
 
Each tablet contains 10 mg contains 10 mg amlodipine and atorvastatin.
 
The ingredients are:

Tablet: calcium carbonate, croscarmellose sodium, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized corn starch, polysorbate 80, hyprolose, colloidal anhydrous silica, magniziev stearatFilm coating: Opadry II Blue 85010919 polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide (E171), indigo carmine aluminum lake dark red, macrogol 3000, talc)

What type of medicine is CADUET

CADUET a combination preparation containing medicinal substances belonging to the group of medicines called calcium channel blockers, and statins.

What used CADUET

CADUET be used in patients with high blood pressure (hypertension) who are at risk of heart disease in the presence of additional cardiovascular risk factors and normal to slightly elevated cholesterol levels, without clinical evidence of coronary artery disease should sartseto.KADUET used only when diet and other measures (exercise) are not enough.

 BEFORE YOU TAKE CADUET

CADUET should not use: If you have an allergic reaction to amlodipine besylate, atorvastatin calcium or to any of the excipients in the formulation of the drug described above or similar drugs used to lower cholesterol or blood pressure.

If the answer to any of the following questions is YES, tell your doctor before taking CADUET as this medicine may not be suitable for you.

  If you have or have had liver disease or if you have abnormal results of blood tests for liver function.

  If you drink alcohol in large quantities.

 If you have any of the following symptoms: muscle pain, cramps or muscle weakness, especially if associated with fever and malaise. In this case, stop taking KADUET and consult a physician immediately.

  If you have kidney problems or thyroid hormones, personal or family history of muscle disorders, or if you have muscle problems during previous treatment with other drugs that lower cholesterol (eg statins or other medications known as fibrates) if you are over 70 years. In all these cases, your doctor may order blood tests before and during treatment with KADUET.

 Tell your doctor immediately if you develop a skin rash, swelling of the face and body, wheezing or wheezing during treatment CADUET.

Pregnancy

CADUET should not be taken during pregnancy unless your doctor recommends otherwise. Women of childbearing potential have to use effective contraception. Contact your doctor immediately if you become pregnant, think you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while taking KADUET.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any medicine if you are pregnant.

Breastfeeding

While using CADUET not recommended to breastfeed. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine while breast-feeding.

Driving and using machines:

Clinical experience indicates that it is unlikely CADUET impair your ability to drive or operate machinery.

Taking other medicines:

Before you begin taking any new medicine with CADUET should talk to your doctor. Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicine, even without a prescription.

CADUET and certain other medicines can affect each other (interaction) as: Drugs that affect the immune system such as cyclosporine Some antibiotics, for example. rifampicin or "macrolide antibiotics", eg. erythromycin, telithromycin, or some medicines used to treat diseases caused by fungi such as ketoconazole, itraconazole. medications to regulate cholesterol levels by fibrates, niacin, colestipol.

Medicines to control sardechiniya rhythm, eg. digoxin

  Protease inhibitors used to treat HIV Warfarin (a medicine for thinning the blood)

Oral contraceptives

Antacids (for indigestion)

  Nefazodone (antidepressant)

Stiripentol (a medicine used to treat epilepsy)

Taking CADUET food and drink

CADUET tablets can be taken at any time of day, with or without hrana.Ne KADUET take large quantities of grapefruit juice (more than 1.2 liters a day for 5 days), as this juice contains many chemicals that can increase the amount of one of the active substances in your body KADUET.

It is not recommended alcohol consumption while taking CADUET.

 HOW TO TAKE CADUET

Always CADUET exactly as your doctor has instructed. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

The usual starting dose is one tablet CADUET of 5 mg / 10 mg once daily. If necessary, your doctor may increase this dose to 10 mg/10 mg. For this dosage, your doctor will prescribe KADUET 10 mg / 10 mg tablets'.

If you feel that the effect of CADUET is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

CADUET tablets should be swallowed by mouth with a drink of water. The tablets can be taken at any time of the day with or without food.

It is recommended that follow your doctor recommended diet, not smoking and doing regular exercise.

If you still are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

If you take more than the required amount CADUET:

 Call your doctor immediately or go to the nearest hospital emergency room. Take a pack of KADUET with you even if there are not other tablets.

If you forget to take CADUET:

It is important to take your tablets regularly CADUET at the same time each day. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is time for your next dose. In this case, just continue with the next dose as usual. Do not take 2 doses at the same time to make up for the dose that you missed.

 POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

CADUET, like all drugs, may cause some side reaktsii.Nezhelanite effects listed below have occurred in some patients when amlodipine and atorvastatin were administered alone

Common side-effects which may affect more than one person in 100 are listed below:

  Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)

  Headache, drowsiness, dizziness, decreased skin sensitivity to touch or pain, numbness or tingling of the fingers and toes

  Palpitations

  Flushing

  Nausea, abdominal pain, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, gas

 Allergic reactions, skin rash or itching

  Muscle pain, back pain, joint pain

  fatigue *, edema (swelling of the ankles as), weakness, chest pain

  Increased the results of blood tests for liver and muscle function

  If you have muscle weakness, muscle cramps, tenderness or pain in the muscles, stop taking CADUET and tell your doctor.

If any of the side effects become persistent or troublesome, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

 STORAGE OF CADUET

Keep your medicine at a temperature below 30 ° C. Keep all medicines out of reach of children!

Store in original container.

Do not use after the expiry date stated on the packaging.