{"product_id":"combivas-20-tablets","title":"Combivas 20 Tablets","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombivas\u003c\/strong\u003e is a combination prescription medication used to manage high blood pressure (hypertension) and high cholesterol simultaneously. It combines two active ingredients into a single daily pill to lower the overall risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular issues. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eActive Ingredients \u0026amp; How They Work\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach Combivas tablet contains a fixed-dose combination of two primary medications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAmlodipine:\u003c\/b\u003e A calcium channel blocker that relaxes and widens blood vessels. This improves blood flow and reduces blood pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAtorvastatin:\u003c\/b\u003e A statin medication that blocks an enzyme in the liver responsible for producing cholesterol. This lowers harmful low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and stabilizes fatty plaques in the arteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard Dosage and Administration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/b\u003e The standard dose is \u003cb\u003eone tablet taken once daily\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTiming:\u003c\/b\u003e Take it at the exact same time every day to maintain a steady level of the medication in your bloodstream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWith or Without Food:\u003c\/b\u003e It can be taken regardless of meals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrucial Precautions \u0026amp; Warnings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrescription Only:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a strictly regulated prescription medication. Never start or adjust your dosage without a doctor's guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePregnancy and Breastfeeding:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eDo not take\u003c\/b\u003e Combivas if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as statins can cause harm to a developing baby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrapefruit Juice:\u003c\/b\u003e Avoid drinking large amounts of grapefruit juice, as it can increase the concentration of the medication in your body and raise the risk of toxicity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMuscle Pain:\u003c\/b\u003e Inform your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any \u003cb\u003eunexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness\u003c\/b\u003e, as this can rarely indicate a serious muscle breakdown condition called rhabdomyolysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLiver Monitoring:\u003c\/b\u003e Your doctor may need to perform routine blood tests to monitor your liver function while you are on this medication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"30's","offer_id":67564369609004,"sku":null,"price":3085.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false},{"title":"10's","offer_id":67564369641772,"sku":null,"price":1135.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/prescription-required.png?v=1745497922","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.com\/products\/combivas-20-tablets","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}