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Amlodipine besilate/Atorvastatin calcium (Norvasc Protect) is contraindicated in patients who: Have known hypersensitivity to dihydropyridines,* amlodipine, atorvastatin, or any component of this medication including: calcium carbonate, croscarmellose sodium, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, polysorbate 80, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide and hydroxypropylcellulose.
Have active liver disease or unexplained persistent elevations of serum transaminases >3 x the upper limit of normal [ULN].
Are pregnant, breast-feeding, or of childbearing potential who are not using adequate contraceptive measures. Amlodipine besilate/Atorvastatin calcium (Norvasc Protect) should be administered to women of childbearing age only when such patients are highly unlikely to conceive and have been informed of the potential hazards to the fetus.
*Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.
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