Brand Name : Caduet
Marketing Authorization Holder : Pfizer
℞ Prescription Required
Generic Name : amlodipine/atorvastatin
Manufactured By : Authorized UK Generic
℞ Prescription Required
Caduet is a prescription medication that combines two drugs: amlodipine and atorvastatin. It is used primarily to manage high blood pressure (hypertension) and high cholesterol levels, which can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes. By combining these two medications into one pill, Caduet simplifies treatment for patients who need both hypertension and cholesterol management.
Usual starting dose (mg daily) | Maximum dose (mg daily) | |
Amlodipine | 5a | 10 |
Atorvastatin | 10-20b | 80 |
a Start small adults or children, fragile, or elderly patients, or patients with hepatic insufficiency on 2.5 mg once daily (2) b Start patients requiring large LDL-C reduction (> 45%) at 40 mg once daily (2) |
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