Amlodipine/atorvastatin

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Amlodipine/atorvastatin

Amlodipine/atorvastatin (== Template:IPA ==

The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.

Etymology

The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.

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  • Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
  • Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
  • Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
  • Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.

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Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski) is a medication combination used in the treatment of high blood pressure and high cholesterol. It is a combination of two active ingredients: amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker, and atorvastatin, a statin.

Etymology

The term "amlodipine" is derived from the words "amlo", which is short for "amlodipine", and "dipine", which refers to the class of drugs known as dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers. The term "atorvastatin" is derived from the words "ato", which is short for "atorvastatin", and "statin", which refers to the class of drugs known as statins.

Usage

Amlodipine/atorvastatin is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent chest pain (angina). It can also be used to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other heart complications in people with diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors.

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Side Effects

Common side effects of amlodipine/atorvastatin include headache, swelling (edema), fatigue, and abdominal pain. Serious side effects may include liver damage, muscle pain or weakness, and allergic reactions.

Interactions

Amlodipine/atorvastatin can interact with other medications, including grapefruit juice, antifungal medications, and certain antibiotics. It is important to inform your healthcare provider of all medications and supplements you are taking.

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