Caduet 5mg. 10mg. 20mg. 40mg. 80mg Tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 17 February 2006
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
For patients with hypertension and dyslipidaemia.
Dosage (summary)
5 mg/10 mg to 10 mg/80 mg once daily, individualized.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Cyclosporine
- Erythromycin
- Gemfibrozil
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Active liver disease
- Pregnancy
Common side effects
- Myalgia
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Fatigue
Counselling Points
- Report muscle pain
- Avoid alcohol
- Use contraception if of childbearing potential
Serious warnings
- Risk of myopathy
- Monitor liver function
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