Olmetic Plus may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Olmetic Plus 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. Please con...
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Olmetic Plus is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Olmetic Plus may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Olmetic Plus should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Olmetic Plus may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.
CAUTION
Olmetic Plus should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Olmetic Plus may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Olmetic Plus 12.5mg+20mg Tablet
Introduction
Olmetic Plus is a combination of two medicines. It helps to control high blood pressure in different ways. If high blood pressure is not treated it can lead to heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure.
Olmetic Plus is a medicine used to treat hyper...
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Uses of Olmetic Plus
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Side effects of Olmetic Plus
Common
Nausea
Taste change
Upset stomach
Diarrhea
Headache
Dizziness
Weakness
Electrolyte imbalance
Glucose intolerance
Increased blood lipid level
Increased blood uric acid
Decreased blood pressure
How to use Olmetic Plus
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Olmetic Plus may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Olmetic Plus works
Olmetic Plus is a combination of two medicines: Hydrochlorothiazide and olmesartan which lower blood pressure effectively. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes bl...
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Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Olmetic Plus for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It can be taken with or without food.
Olmetic Plus may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, very dry mouth or muscle we...
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It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Use of Olmetic Plus during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.
It may also decrease the risk of stroke and heart attacks.
Brief Description
Indication
Hypertension, Diabetic nephropathy
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Hypertension
Initial: 20 mg/12.5 mg PO qDay
May increase to 40 mg/25 mg after 2 weeks
Hepatic Impairment
Dose adjustment not necessary
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal Impairment
CrCl <30 mL/min: Not recommended
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to olmesartan medoxomil, hydrochlorothiazide or to other sulfonamide-derived drugs. Severe hepatic & renal impairment (CrCl <30 mL/mi...
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Mode of Action
Hydrochlorothiazide inhibits the reabsorption of Na and chloride in the distal tubules causing increased excretion of Na and water K and hydrogen ions...
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Precaution
Drugs that act on renin-angiotensin system can cause fetal injury and death when used in 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy. Olmesartan medoxomil sho...
Pregnancy Category: C (1st trimester); D (2nd & 3rd trimesters)
Interaction
Olmesartan medoxomil: Increased risk of hypotension, hyperkalemia & changes in renal function w/ aliskiren. May result in deterioration of renal funct...
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