Vastor Tablets Am 5mg/10mg

Vastor Tablets Am 5mg/10mg, made by Atco Laboratories Ltd, is a calcium channel blocker and statin combination. Its active ingredient is Amlodipine + Atorvastatin 5mg/10mg, and it is used for high blood pressure with high cholesterol, angina and prevention of heart disease. Pack size: 10 tablets.

Uses of Vastor Tablets Am 5mg/10mg

Vastor Tablets Am 5mg/10mg is used for adults who need treatment for both high blood pressure (or angina) and high cholesterol. Combining the two medicines in one tablet makes treatment simpler. Lowering blood pressure and cholesterol together reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. It should be combined with a healthy diet, regular activity and not smoking.

How Vastor Tablets Am 5mg/10mg works

Amlodipine relaxes and widens the blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure and makes it easier for the heart to pump. Atorvastatin is a statin that reduces the amount of cholesterol made by the liver and helps clear LDL cholesterol from the blood.

Possible side effects

Not everyone gets side effects, but the more common ones with Vastor Tablets Am 5mg/10mg include:

• Swollen ankles
• Flushing or feeling warm
• Headache
• Muscle or joint aches
• Tiredness
• Dizziness

Contact a doctor straight away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness, especially with fever or dark urine, or if you notice yellowing of the skin or eyes, or swelling of the face or throat.

Precautions and warnings

• Take it regularly, even when you feel well, as high blood pressure and cholesterol usually cause no symptoms.
• Do not take Vastor Tablets Am 5mg/10mg if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding; statins can harm a developing baby.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or drink a lot of alcohol, and expect occasional blood tests to check your liver.
• Some medicines, including clarithromycin, itraconazole, ciclosporin and certain HIV medicines, raise the risk of muscle problems; avoid drinking large amounts of grapefruit juice.
• Get up slowly if you feel dizzy, especially when you first start treatment.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.