A combination medication used to lower high blood pressure by blocking angiotensin II receptors and increasing fluid excretion, thereby reducing the risk of complications associated with hypertension.
Indications:
- Treatment of high blood pressure in adults when olmesartan alone does not provide sufficient control.
- Prevention of hypertension-related complications, such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage.
Main Active Ingredients:
- Olmesartan Medoxomil 40 mg.
- Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg.
Precautions:
- Consult your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding without medical advice.
- Inform your doctor about any other medications, including lithium, NSAIDs, or medications affecting potassium levels.
- Avoid sudden discontinuation; continue therapy until advised otherwise.
Side Effects:
- Low blood pressure
- Dizziness, headache, nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, stomach pain
- Fatigue, muscle cramps, weakness
- Swelling of ankles, feet, hands, or arms
- Changes in blood tests: altered electrolytes, liver, kidney, or blood parameters
- Rare: heart rhythm disturbances, vision changes, depression, insomnia
Drug-Drug Interactions:
- Other blood pressure-lowering medications.
- Potassium supplements.
- Lithium.
- NSAIDs.
- Oral antidiabetics (e.g., metformin, insulin).
- Medications affecting heart rhythm or electrolyte balance.
Olmesartan Medoxomil 40 mg, Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg, Lactose Monohydrate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Low-Substituted Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Macrogol, and Iron Oxide Pigments (colorants).