Ctor AM

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  • Contains / Salt: Amlodipine (5 mg) + Atorvastatin (10 mg)
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Ctor Am Information

Ctor Am is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Other than this, Ctor Am has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Ctor Am depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Ctor Am include Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea, Increased Glucose level in the blood. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ctor Am can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ctor Am go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Ctor Am has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ctor Am related warnings talks about Ctor Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Ctor Am since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Ctor Am have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Ctor Am with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ctor Am is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.



Ctor Am Benefits & Uses

Ctor Am is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Ctor Am Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: High Blood Pressure
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: strength 5 mg amlodipine and 20 mg atorvastatin
Geriatric
  • Disease: High Blood Pressure
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: strength 5 mg amlodipine and 20 mg atorvastatin


Ctor Am Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ctor Am is used -

Moderate

Mild

Common

  • Nasopharyngitis
  • Diarrhoea
  • Increased Glucose level in the blood
  • Joint Swelling

Ctor Am Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Ctor Am safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Ctor AM. If you are pregnant, do not take Ctor AM without a doctor's advice.

  • Is the use of Ctor Am safe during breastfeeding?


    Side effects of Ctor AM for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

  • What is the effect of Ctor Am on the Kidneys?


    There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Ctor AM. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

  • What is the effect of Ctor Am on the Liver?


    Ctor AM can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

  • What is the effect of Ctor Am on the Heart?


    Ctor AM is rarely harmful for the heart.



Severe Interaction of Ctor Am with Other Drugs

Ctor Am should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Ctor Am Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ctor Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Ctor Am

  • Is this Ctor Am habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Ctor Am.

Ctor Am Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Ctor Am


    Ctor Am may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Ctor Am


    Consuming Ctor Am with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.



Frequently asked Questions about Ctor Am

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Ctor AM with telmisatan?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Ctor AM can be taken with telmisartan. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of Ctor AM and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).

Question about 5 years ago

How to take [Mediciine]?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Ctor AM comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Ctor AM work?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Ctor AM is calcium channel blocker. It works by inhibiting the movement of calcium into vascular smooth muscle cells and cardiac cells which inhibits the contraction of cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle and reduce electrical conduction within heart cell and dilate blood vessel. Dilation of the blood vessel reduces the blood pressure.

Question about 4 years ago

Can i take Ctor AM with seafood ?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Ctor AM has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug. 

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Ctor AM harmful for kidney?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Ctor AM is not harmful to a kidney. However, it can cause some urinary problem such as urine retention and difficulty in passing urine. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above while taking this drug.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

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