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amlodipine/atorvastatin (Caduet)
All strengths of atorvastatin (Lipitor) + 5 or 10 mg of amlodipine (Norvasc)
Indications:
-> hypertension & {coronary artery disease or hypercholesterolemia}
Benefits: fewer pills, slightly lower cost
Notes: The name is derived from:
'CAD': coronary artery disease + 'duet' for 2 drugs
Interactions
drug interactions
General
pharmacologic combination
References
New Drug: Caduet (Amlodipine / Atorvastatin)
Prescriber's Letter 11(4):23 2004
Detail-Document#: 200403
(subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
Components
amlodipine (Norvasc, Amlocard, Amvaz)
atorvastatin (Lipitor)