Astat-m Uses
It is used in the treatment of High blood pressure with high cholesterol.
How Astat-m works
Amlodipine + Atorvastatin is a combination of two medicines: Amlodipine and atorvastatin which treat high blood pressure associated with high cholesterol levels. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication which works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL). Together they reduce the risk of heart diseases.
Common side effects of Astat-m
Nausea, Stomach pain, Headache, Sleepiness, Ankle swelling, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Palpitations, Constipation, Muscle pain, Increased glucose level in blood, Increased liver enzymes, Tiredness
Available Substitutes
