OLMEVAC AM 20 Tablet

Introduction About OLMEVAC AM 20 TABLET

OLMEVAC AM 20 TABLET is used for the management of high blood pressure among patients who remain unresponsive to therapy with either olmesartan or amlodipine alone. It is a combination of Amlodipine and Olmesartan, which belongs to the group of medicines called Antihypertensive agents.

During management with OLMEVAC AM 20 TABLET, your doctor might check your kidney function, blood pressure, and electrolyte (Ex. potassium) concentration in your blood at regular intervals to avoid the risk of unwanted side effects. Avoid consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking the medicine, as it could lead to an unpredictable decrease in blood pressure. Before taking OLMEVAC AM 20 TABLET, inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney, or heart disease. It is not recommended in early pregnancy and must not be taken if you are more than 3 months pregnant, as it may cause serious harm to your baby if used at that stage.

It is not recommended for mothers who are breast-feeding, and your doctor may choose another treatment for you if you wish to breast-feed, especially if your baby is newborn, or was born prematurely. OLMEVAC AM 20 TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged under 18 years) due to a lack of safety data. It should be taken with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or older). The most common side effects are headache, dizziness, tiredness, edema, sore throat, and constipation. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.

Uses Of OLMEVAC AM 20 TABLET

• It is used for the management of high blood pressure among patients who remain unresponsive to therapy with either olmesartan or amlodipine alone

How OLMEVAC AM 20 TABLET Works

OLMEVAC AM 20 TABLET effectively reduces elevated blood pressure, where Olmesartan acts by inhibiting the actions of angiotensin-II (a peptide hormone that causes narrowing of blood vessels and an increase in blood pressure) at the angiotensin-II receptors of the kidneys, and Amlodipine acts by blocking the influx of calcium in the blood vessels by inhibiting the voltage-gated calcium channels, thus causing vascular smooth muscle relaxation, vasodilation, and a marked decrease in blood pressure.

How to use OLMEVAC AM 20 TABLET

• Take OLMEVAC AM 20 TABLET as advised by your physician
• Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine
• Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of OLMEVAC AM 20 TABLET for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition

Side Effects Of OLMEVAC AM 20 TABLET

Common Side Effects of OLMEVAC AM 20 TABLET:

• dizziness
• headache
• tiredness
• sore throat, runny nose, cough
• diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, or indigestion

Stop taking OLMEVAC AM 20 TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash with itching and swelling of the face, mouth, and/or larynx)
• signs of hypotension (such as severe dizziness or light-headedness and fainting)
• severe, persistent diarrhea with substantial weight loss
• yellowing of the whites of the eyes, dark urine, and itching of the skin

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

Contraindicated

It is not recommended in early pregnancy and must not be taken if you are more than 3 months pregnant, as it may cause serious harm to your baby if used at that stage.

Breastfeeding

Contraindicated

It is not recommended for mothers who are breast-feeding, and your doctor may choose another treatment for you if you wish to breast-feed, especially if your baby is newborn, or was born prematurely.

Driving and Using Machines

Use with Caution

Do not drive or operate any tools or machines if you experience dizziness, sleepiness, or headache after taking the medicine.

Alcohol

Consult your doctor

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine, as it could aggravate your dizziness and tiredness.

Kidney

Consult your doctor

OLMEVAC AM 20 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with impaired kidney function and should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems or with a surgical history of kidney transplant.

Liver

Consult your doctor

OLMEVAC AM 20 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver problems (such as biliary obstruction, gallstones, and jaundice) and should be used with caution in patients with liver disease.

Allergy

Contraindicated

Do not take OLMEVAC AM 20 TABLET if you are allergic to Olmesartan, Amlodipine, or any other ingredients of this medicine.

Heart Disease

Contraindicated

OLMEVAC AM 20 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with heart disease (such as aortic stenosis (narrowing of the aorta), cardiogenic shock, circulatory failure, or heart attack).

Use In Pediatrics

Contraindicated

OLMEVAC AM 20 TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) due to a lack of safety data.

Use In Geriatrics

Use with Caution

OLMEVAC AM 20 TABLET should be taken with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or older). Proper dose adjustments and careful monitoring of blood pressure and kidney function are required in such patients.