Olesta Am 540mg Tab

What it is used for: Hypertension.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: It helps to control high blood pressure.

How it works: Olmesartan medoxomil belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin-II receptor antagonists which lower blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. Amlodipine belongs to a group of substances called calcium channel blockers. Amlodipine stops calcium from moving into the blood vessel wall which stops the blood vessels from tightening thereby also reducing blood pressure. The actions of both these substances contribute to stopping the tightening of blood vessels, so that blood vessels relax and blood pressure decreases.

Active ingredient: Olmesartan Medoxomil , Amlodipine.

Reported side effects: Dizziness , headache , swelling of ankles, feet, legs, hands, or arms , tiredness , lack of energy , tingling or numbness of hands or feet , vertigo , awareness heart beat , fast heart beat , low blood pressure with symptoms such as dizziness, light-headedness , difficult breathing , cough , nausea , vomiting , indigestion , diarrhoea , constipation , dry mouth.

Known drug interactions: ACE-inhibitor or aliskiren , potassium supplements, salt substitutes containing potassium, “water tablets” (diuretics) or heparin , lithium , Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) , antacids , ritonavir, indinavir, nelfinavir , ketoconazole, itraconazole , diltiazem, verapamil , rifampicin, erythromycin, clarithromycin , dantrolene , simvastatin , tacrolimus, cyclosporine .

Adults : 1 tab daily using the strength as clinically appropriate. Children : Not recommended. OR As directed by your physician.

Active ingredient: Olmesartan Medoxomil , Amlodipine. Labelled strength: 40mg.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Olesta Healthcare (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: United Kingdom.