OLESTA AM

SPECIFICATION

5/20Mg , 10/20mg & 10/40mg

Generics

Olmesartan Medoxomil , Amlodipine

About

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.

Indication

It helps to control high blood pressure.

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.

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 .

When not to Use

Do not take Olmesartan medoxomil/amlodipine : If you are allergic to olmesartan medoxomil or to amlodipine or a special group of calcium channel blockers, the dihydropyridines, or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine . If you think you may be allergic, talk to your doctor before taking Olmesartan medoxomil/amlodipine .

Precaution

Grapefruit juice and grapefruit should not be consumed by people who are taking Olmesartan/Amlodipine . This is because grapefruit and grapefruit juice can lead to an increase in the blood levels of the active ingredient amlodipine, which can cause an unpredictable increase in the blood pressure lowering effect of Olmesartan/Amlodipine .