Salt CompositionAmlodipine 2.5mg + Olmesartan Medoxomil 20mg
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Used In
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
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More About Olmegard-AM Tablet
Benefits
In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Both of the medicines in this combination work to lower blood pressure but in different ways. Together they help to relax blood vessels and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This lowers blood pressure. If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.
Side Effects
The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them.
How to use
Follow your doctor's guidance regarding the dose and duration of this medication. Ingest it without breaking or crushing. Do not chew, crush or break it. Olmegard-AM Tablet can be taken it with or without food, although it's advisable to take it consistently at the same time.
How it works
Olmegard-AM Tablet 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.
Unsafe: Avoid consuming alcohol with Olmegard-AM Tablet as it is deemed unsafe.
Seek medical advice from your doctor: Olmegard-AM Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Doctor consultation is advised.
Seek medical advice from your doctor: Olmegard-AM Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Not Safe: Olmegard-AM Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Olmegard-AM Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Caution Advised: Olmegard-AM Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Olmegard-AM Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.
Caution Advised: Olmegard-AM Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Olmegard-AM Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. Olmegard-AM Tablet is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.
What if I forget to take it?
If a dose of Olmegard-AM Tablet is missed, take it promptly. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Avoid doubling the dose.
Manufacturer Address
255/2, Hinjawadi, Pune - 411057, India
References
Azor.com. Amlodipine and olmesartan medoxomil (10 Apr. 2019)
Olmesartan medoxomil/amlodipine besilate. Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire: Daiichi Sankyo UK Limited; 2008 (10 Apr. 2019)
Amlodipine and olmesartan medoxomil. Germany: Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbH; 2007 (10 Apr. 2019)
Amlodipine and Olmesartan Medoxomil (28th Sept. 2023)
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