amlodipine/atorvastatin (Caduet)

Introduction

All strengths of atorvastatin (Lipitor) + 5 or 10 mg of amlodipine (Norvasc)

Indications

• hypertension & {coronary artery disease or hypercholesterolemia}

Benefits: fewer pills, slightly lower cost

Notes

The name is derived from:

'CAD': coronary artery disease + 'duet' for 2 drugs

More general terms

• pharmacologic combination

Components

• amlodipine (Norvasc, Amlocard, Amvaz)
• atorvastatin (Lipitor)