Abstract: The combination of amlodipine with atorvastatin metabolite shows a synergistic antioxidant effect on lipid peroxidation in human low-density lipoproteins and membrane vesicles enriched with polyunsaturated fatty acids. Inhibition of oxy-radical damage by this drug combination was observed at therapeutic levels in a manner that could not be reproduced by the combination of amlodipine with other statins or the natural antioxidant, vitamin E. The basis for the potent activity is attributed to the chemical structures of these compounds and their molecular interactions with phospholipids molecules, as determined by x-ray diffraction analyses. This combination therapy can be used to treat cardiovascular disorders, especially coronary artery disease, by increasing the resistance of low-density lipoproteins and vascular cell membranes against oxidative modification.

Abstract: The combination of amlodipine and atorvastatin act to synergistically synthesize NO production. Moreover, the addition of a tertiary compound complements this combination of amlodipine and atorvastatin in NO production.

Abstract: The combination of the antihypertensive calcium channel blocker amlodipine and lipid-lowering agent atorvastatin inhibits free cholesterol crystallization in atherosclerotic-like membranes. In addition, treatment with a combination of amlodipine and atorvastatin results in a synergistic effect on the release of NO from aorta endothelial cells.