This is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a combination of two medicines that helps to control blood pressure when single medication is not effective. It also helps to reduce chances of future heart attack and stroke. This medicine should be used along with proper diet, salt restriction, and regular exercise for best results. It should be taken regularly at a fixed time every day. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly as it may result in sudden increase of blood pressure. You may experience mild dizziness initially while taking this medicine, but this improves with time. Swelling of the ankle may occur in some patients as a side effect. "
Uses / Indications:
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Interactions / Warnings:
Alcohol CAUTION It is unsafe to consume alcohol with It. warnings Pregnancy WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS It is unsafe to use during pregnancy. There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor. warnings Lactation It is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. warnings Driving Do not drive unless you are feeling well. It may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive. warnings Kidney It should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of It may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment. warnings Liver CAUTION It should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of It may be needed. Please consult your doctor. It is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.
Side Effects:
Sleepiness Taste change Ankle swelling Headache Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk) Dizziness Tiredness Palpitations Stomach upset Increased potassium level in blood
How to use:
To be used as directed by physician
How it works:
It is a combination of two medicines: Olmesartan Medoxomil and Amlodipine which lower blood pressure effectively. Olmesartan Medoxomil is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). They work by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body
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