Amlodipine and Atorvastatin Tablets and Coricidin

• Generic Name: amlodipine / atorvastatin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Caduet

Amlodipine and atorvastatin is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain (angina), and coronary artery disease (clogged arteries).

Amlodipine and atorvastatin is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in people with diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors.

amlodipine and atorvastatin can help lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides, and increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL).

Amlodipine and atorvastatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Coricidin, Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu

Coricidin contains a combination of acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Coricidin is used to treat headache, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and pain or fever caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Coricidin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.