Olmevas HZ 20 mg+12.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Olmesartan medoxomil hydrochlorothiazide |
| Company | Popular pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of hypertension
Pharmacology
- Angiotensin-II receptor antagonist
- Thiazide diuretic
- Action on renin-angiotensin system
- Effect on aldosterone secretion
- Diuretic action on renal tubular mechanisms
Dosage & Administration
- Starting dose of 20/12.5 mg once daily
- Individualized dosing
- Titration based on blood pressure response
Interaction
- No significant drug interactions with Olmesartan
- Interaction of Hydrochlorothiazide with alcohol, barbiturates, narcotics, antidiabetic drugs, other antihypertensive drugs, corticosteroids, ACTH, lithium
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component
- Anuria
- Hypersensitivity to sulfonamide-derived drugs
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Hyperuricemia
- Respiratory and urinary tract infections
- Chest and back pain
- Peripheral edema
- Abdominal discomfort
- Diarrhea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not established for safety and effectiveness
- Discontinuation during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Periodic serum electrolyte determination
- Risk of hyperuricemia
- Impaired renal function
Use in Special Populations
- Renal impairment considerations
- No dosage adjustment with hepatic impairment
- No established safety and effectiveness in pediatric use
- Caution in geriatric use
Overdose Effects
- Likely hypotension and tachycardia with Olmesartan
- Electrolyte depletion, dehydration, accentuated cardiac arrhythmias with Hydrochlorothiazide overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Combined antihypertensive preparations
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry storage
- Protection from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children