Calcium Antagonists, Anti-Anginal Drugs, Dyslipidaemic Agents
Tablet
Grasalip AM 5 mg Tablet
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How it works
- It is a calcium channel blocker
- It lowers the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels
- It controls chest pain by increasing blood supply to the heart muscle, but it does not stop chest pain once it starts
- 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 lower cholesterol and other harmful types of cholesterol in the body
Good cholesterol (HDL) levels rise
It is used to slow the progress of heart disease
Composition
Amlodipine - 5 MG
Atorvastatin - 10 MG
Common Side Effects
- Feeling dizzy
- Hard stools (constipation)
- Swelling in the arms or legs
- Headache
- Loose stools (diarrhea)
- Muscle weakness
- Belly pain
- Joint pain