Description
Caduet tablets are a combination medicine used for the management of specific health conditions. They contain amlodipine besylate and atorvastatin calcium. Here’s what each component does:
- Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. It relaxes the blood vessels, improving blood flow and making it easier for the heart to pump.
- Atorvastatin is in a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or “statins”. It reduces levels of “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing levels of “good” cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL).
Also, Caduet will not be as effective in lowering your cholesterol if you do not follow a cholesterol-lowering diet plan. So, lifestyle changes like a healthy diet, regular exercise, and quitting smoking can enhance the effectiveness of this medication.
Remember, it’s always important to take medication as prescribed by your healthcare provider, and not to stop taking it without discussing with them first.
