Vastor-AM Tablet 10mg/10mg

About Vastor-AM Tablet 10mg/10mg

Vastor-AM Tablet 10mg/10mg Uses

• Management of high blood pressure in adults
• Lowering high cholesterol and LDL levels
• Reducing cardiovascular risk in patients with both hypertension and high cholesterol
• Used when a patient needs both conditions treated with fewer daily tablets

Vastor-AM Tablet 10mg/10mg Benefits

• Combines two proven heart protective medicines in one tablet
• Simplifies treatment by reducing the number of daily pills
• Improves adherence for patients managing two chronic conditions
• Once daily dosing fits easily into a daily routine

What Experts Say

Vastor-AM combines atorvastatin, a statin that lowers cholesterol by blocking an enzyme the liver uses to make it, with amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessel walls to lower blood pressure. Together they address two major risk factors for heart disease and stroke.

Prescribing both together in a single tablet is common in patients who have both high blood pressure and high cholesterol, since managing two risk factors with fewer tablets often improves how consistently patients take their medicine over the long term, which matters for long term heart health.

Doctors typically check cholesterol levels and liver function periodically during treatment, and blood pressure is monitored to confirm the combination is working as intended. Both ingredients are usually well tolerated, though dose adjustments may be needed based on individual response and side effects.

Drug Class

• Statin plus calcium channel blocker combination
• Lipid lowering and antihypertensive agent
• Cardiovascular risk reduction therapy

Vastor-AM Tablet 10mg/10mg formula

• Atorvastatin 10mg
• Amlodipine 10mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Vastor-AM Tablet 10mg/10mg?

• Take one tablet daily at the same time, with or without food
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Avoid grapefruit juice while taking this medicine
• Do not stop taking it suddenly without your doctor's advice

Drug Interactions

• Grapefruit Juice: Can raise atorvastatin levels in the blood and increase side effect risk.
• Other Cholesterol Medicines: Combining with certain fibrates raises the risk of muscle problems.
• Blood Pressure Medicines: May increase the blood pressure lowering effect when combined with other antihypertensives.
• Certain Antibiotics And Antifungals: Can raise atorvastatin levels and increase side effect risk.

Risks and warnings

• Muscle Pain: Statins can rarely cause muscle pain or, in rare cases, serious muscle breakdown.
• Liver Function: Periodic liver function tests are recommended during treatment.
• Low Blood Pressure: Amlodipine can cause dizziness, especially when standing up quickly.
• Pregnancy: Should not be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
• Swelling: Amlodipine may cause ankle or leg swelling in some patients.

Vastor-AM Tablet 10mg/10mg Side Effects

• Muscle aches
• Ankle or leg swelling
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Flushing
• Fatigue
• Stomach upset
• Rare but serious muscle breakdown with severe pain or weakness

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a dry place
• Keep the tablets in their original packaging
• Protect from moisture and direct sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children