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Stefamlor 5/20
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Stefamlor 5/20 combines two mechanisms of action: the action of the dihydropyridine calcium antagonist of amlodipine (calcium channel blocker or slow calcium channel blocker) and the inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase by atorvastatin. Amlodipine inhibits the transmembrane flow of calcium ions in smooth muscle cells and myocardial cells. Atorvastatin is a selective and competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme responsible for the transformation of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A to mevalonate, a precursor of sterols, including cholesterol.

Pack size Box of 30 tablets
Shelf-life 24 months
Composition Amlodipine (5 mg), Atorvastatin (20 mg)
Dosage forms and strengths Film-coated tablet
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PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Indications

  • Treatment of hypertension.
  • Treatment of stable or unstable angina in patients requiring simultaneous control of blood pressure and cholesterol.
  • Dyslipidemia or high risk of coronary artery disease.

Dosage

  • The usual starting dose is one tablet daily.
  • The physician will adjust the dosage as appropriate, depending on the patient’s condition and the progression of the disease.

Administration

  • Orally administered.
  • Hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the drug.
  • Patients with hepatic impairment.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Possible adverse reactions:

  • Edema,
  • Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, indigestion,
  • Dizziness, fatigue,
  • Muscle pain, joint pain, or back pain,
  • Facial flushing, sensation of heat.
  • The safety and efficacy of Stefamlor 5/20 have not been established in children and the elderly.
  • Monitor liver function before and during treatment with this medication.
  • Exercise caution when co-administering with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, fibrates, or grapefruit juice.
  • This medicinal product contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) of sodium per tablet; it is essentially considered “sodium-free.”
  • Do not drive or operate machinery during treatment ưith Stefamlor 5/20.