Calcium Antagonists, Anti-Anginal Drugs, Dyslipidaemic Agents
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A2f Tablet
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How it works
- It is a calcium channel blocker
- It controls chest pain by increasing blood supply to the heart muscle, but it does not stop chest pain once it starts
- It reduces elevated blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels
- Atorvastatin works by blocking an enzyme that is required for production of cholesterol
When to Use
High blood pressure
Chest pain or pressure (angina)
It is used to stop heart attacks
It is used to stop strokes
It is used to lower triglycerides
It is used to slow the progress of heart disease
It is used to lower cholesterol and other harmful types of cholesterol in the body
Good cholesterol (HDL) levels rise
Composition
Amlodipine - 5 MG
Atorvastatin - 10 MG
Common Side Effects
- Joint pain
- Belly pain
- Muscle weakness
- Headache
- Feeling dizzy
- Loose stools (diarrhea)
- Hard stools (constipation)
- Swelling in the arms or legs