Amlodipine and perindopril and Vistogard

• Generic Name: amlodipine / perindopril
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Prestalia

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. Amlodipine relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Perindopril is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Perindopril also widens blood vessels and also prevents the body from retaining water.

Amlodipine and perindopril is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

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

• Generic Name: uridine
• Dosage Forms: oral granules
• Other Brand Names: Vistogard, Xuriden

Vistogard (uridine triacetate) works by slowing down cell damage caused by certain cancer medicines (capecitabine or fluorouracil).

Vistogard is used to treat an overdose of capecitabine or fluorouracil.

Vistogard is also used in an emergency to treat life-threatening side effects caused by capecitabine or fluorouracil. This includes effects on the heart, nervous system, stomach, intestines, or blood cells.

This medicine may be given before overdose symptoms appear. However, treatment with Vistogard must begin within 96 hours after you last received capecitabine or fluorouracil.