Olmesartan Medoxomil And Amlodipine

Therapeutic Group

Angiotensin-ii Antagonists, Combinations

Indication Dosage

Hypertension In Patients Stabilised On The Individual Components In The Same Proportions: 

  • Adults: 1 Tab Daily Using The Strength As Clinically Appropriate. 
  • Children: Not Recommended.

Content

  • Tab 20 /5mg: Olmesartan Medoxomil 20mg, Amlodipine(as Besylate) 5mg.
  • Tab 20 /10mg: Olmesartan Medoxomil 20mg, Amlodipine(as Besylate) 10mg.
  • Tab 40 /5mg: Olmesartan Medoxomil 40mg, Amlodipine(as Besylate) 5mg.

Pregnancy

Contraindicated In Pregnancy.

Stability

  • Angiotensin II Antagonist
  • Calcium Antago-nist

Contra Indications

  • Hepatic Or Severe Renal Impairment, Cardiogenic Shock, Acute Mi, Unstable Angina.

Precautions

  • Hepatic Or Severe Renal Impairment, Cardiogenic Shock, Acute Mi, Unstable Angina.

Lactation

  • Not Recommended.

Side Effects

  • Arthritis
  • Chest Pain
  • Cough
  • Fatigue
  • Gi Disturbances
  • Haematuria
  • Hypertriglyceridaemia
  • Hyperuricaemia
  • Influenza-like Symptoms
  • Musculoskeletal Pain
  • Peripheral Oedema
  • Pharyngitis
  • Rhinitis
  • Urinary-tract Infection.
  • Rare: Angina
  • Vertigo
  • Headache
  • Myalgia
  • Pruritus
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Urticaria