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Caduet
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| Combination of | |
| Amlodipine | Calcium channel blocker |
| Atorvastatin | Statin |
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| CAS number | ? |
| ATC code | ? |
| PubChem | ? |
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| Routes | Oral |
Caduet is a medication approved by the US FDA for the treatment of high cholesterol and high blood pressure. It is a fixed dose combination drug containing amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker (commonly sold as Norvasc), and atorvastatin (Lipitor). In many other countries, the combination is sold as Envacar. It is currently being marketed by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer.
References
- CADUET® (amlodipine besylate/atorvastatin calcium) Tablets. NDA 21-540/S-009. United States Food and Drug Administration (December 2006). Retrieved on 2008-07-06.
External links
- Manufacturer's site (caduet.com)
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