Olmevasc 5/20 mg tablets for hypertension - 30 Tablets contain two active ingredients that lower high blood pressure, helping to protect against its risks and complications.
Olmevasc Tablets Ingredients
Olmevasc contains:
-
5 mg Amlodipine: A calcium channel blocker that reduces high blood pressure by preventing calcium from entering the smooth muscles in the blood vessel walls.
-
20 mg Olmesartan Medoxomil: An angiotensin II receptor antagonist, which also works to lower high blood pressure.
Olmevasc Uses
Olmevasc tablets are used for the treatment of essential hypertension.
Olmevasc Dosage
-
The usual dose is one tablet daily.
-
The medication can be taken with or without food.
Olmevasc Side Effects
-
Dizziness.
-
Headache.
-
Peripheral edema (swelling of the extremities).
Contraindications
Olmevasc should not be used in cases of:
-
Hypersensitivity to any of its components.
-
The last six months of pregnancy.
-
Severe liver impairment.
-
Severe hypotension (low blood pressure).
-
Shock.
-
Left ventricular outflow tract obstruction.
-
Unstable heart failure after acute myocardial infarction.
Drug Interactions
Inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications you are taking before using Olmevasc, especially:
-
Other blood pressure medications.
-
Lithium.
-
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
-
Antibiotics.
-
Antifungals.
Storage and Handling
-
Keep out of reach of children.
-
Store in the original packaging, protected from moisture.