Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan Medoxomil

Expert Advice

Dosage Forms Available

• Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan Medoxomil can be taken orally (tablet).

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This medication is indicated for the management of hypertension in adults aged 18 and older.

Contraindications

• This medication is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the components. It should not be used in patients who are unable to produce urine (anuria).

Other Medications to Avoid

• The combination of Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan Medoxomil may interact with NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen and naproxen), potassium-sparing diuretics (such as spironolactone), and medicines affecting liver enzymes that remove amlodipine from your body (such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, rifampin, St. John's wort).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• An overdose of this medication may cause severe symptoms such as marked low blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, electrolyte imbalance, drowsiness, and confusion. Consult a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

• If a dose of this medication is missed, take it as soon as you remember. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects of this medication are temporary and may go away once your body adjusts to this medicine or when you discontinue it. However, if they persist or worsen, consult your doctor.

• Drinking plenty of water can help manage some side effects like dry mouth or constipation.

• Taking this medicine with food can help manage gastric side effects like nausea or stomach upset.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• This medicine may cause side effects such as dizziness or fatigue that could affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Avoid such activities if you experience these side effects.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless deemed necessary by a doctor.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Patients with impaired kidney function should use this medication with caution, as dosage adjustment might be required.

• This medicine should also be used with caution in patients with liver disease.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Regularly monitor your blood pressure to ensure the medication is working effectively.

• Maintain a low sodium diet as high sodium intake can increase blood pressure.

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