Amlodipine + Olmesartan Benefits & Uses

Amlodipine + Olmesartan is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Amlodipine + Olmesartan Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

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Age Group

Dosage

Amlodipine + Olmesartan Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amlodipine + Olmesartan is used -

Moderate

Bloody Urine
Ankle Swelling
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Edema
Peripheral Edema
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Nasal congestion
Running nose
Difficulty breathing
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness
Cough
Back Pain
Rhinitis
Rash
पेट दर्द
Fatigue
Drowsiness
Flushing
Weight gain

Common

Upper respiratory tract infection

Amlodipine + Olmesartan Related Warnings

Is the use of Amlodipine + Olmesartan safe for pregnant women?

Amlodipine + Olmesartan shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Amlodipine + Olmesartan safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amlodipine + Olmesartan for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Amlodipine + Olmesartan on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Amlodipine + Olmesartan. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Amlodipine + Olmesartan on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Amlodipine + Olmesartan. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Amlodipine + Olmesartan on the Heart?

Using Amlodipine + Olmesartan does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Amlodipine + Olmesartan with Other Drugs

Amlodipine + Olmesartan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Aliskiren

Tizanidine

Itraconazole

Tizanidine

Simvastatin,Ezetimibe

Isoniazid,Pyrazinamide,Rifampicin

Moderate

Amlodipine + Olmesartan Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amlodipine + Olmesartan unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Low Blood Pressure
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Low Blood Pressure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Liver Disease
Heart Failure
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Amlodipine + Olmesartan

Is this Amlodipine + Olmesartan habit forming or addictive?

Amlodipine + Olmesartan does not cause addiction.

Amlodipine + Olmesartan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amlodipine + Olmesartan

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Amlodipine + Olmesartan and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlodipine + Olmesartan

Drinking alcohol while taking Amlodipine + Olmesartan may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 507

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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norvasc® (amlodipine besylate)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 540, 549, 550

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Amlodipine + Olmesartan Information

Amlodipine + Olmesartan Benefits & Uses

Amlodipine + Olmesartan Dosage & How to Take

Amlodipine + Olmesartan Side Effects

Amlodipine + Olmesartan Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Amlodipine + Olmesartan with Other Drugs

Amlodipine + Olmesartan Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Amlodipine + Olmesartan

Amlodipine + Olmesartan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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