Olmerex H 12.5mg/20mg Tablet
food interaction for Olmerex H
alcohol interaction for Olmerex H
pregnancy interaction for Olmerex H
lactation interaction for Olmerex H
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Olmerex H 12.5mg/20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
Olmerex H 12.5mg/20mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
UNSAFE
Olmerex H 12.5mg/20mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Olmerex H 12.5mg/20mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
SALT INFORMATION FOR Olmerex H
Hydrochlorothiazide(12.5mg)
Uses
Hydrochlorothiazide is used in Hypertension (high blood pressure). It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.
How it works
Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic which lowers blood pressure by removing extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.
Common side effects
Increased uric acid level in blood, Decreased magnesium level in blood, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Urticaria, Xanthopsia, Pulmonary edema, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood)
Olmesartan Medoxomil(20mg)
Uses
Olmesartan Medoxomil is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Heart failure and prevention of heart attack and stroke.
How it works
Olmesartan Medoxomil is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes the blood vessel by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.
Common side effects
Dizziness, Headache, Cough, Fatigue, Abdominal pain, Back pain, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Upper respiratory tract infection, Increased triglyceride level in blood, Low blood platelets, Itching, Incresed liver enzymes, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Increased creatinine level in blood
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Expert advice FOR Olmerex H
- Hydrochlorothiazide helps lower blood pressure and also removes excess water from your body.
- Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
- It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid alcohol intake while taking Hydrochlorothiazide as it may increase the dizziness.
- It may cause a sudden drop of sodium level in blood. Avoid low sodium diet while you are taking this medication.
- Monitor your blood pressure after starting Hydrochlorothiazide, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
- Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.