Co-Olesta Tablets 20/12.5Mg (1 Box = 1 Strip)(1 Strip = 10 Tablets)

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Olmesartan Medoxomil , Hydrochlorothiazide

Used For

Hypertension

How it works

Olmesartan medoxomil is one of a group of medicines called angiotensin II-receptor antagonists. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. Hydrochlorothiazide is one of a group of medicines called thiazide diuretics (“water tablets”). It lowers blood pressure by helping the body to get rid of extra fluid by making your kidneys produce more urine.

Dosage

Olmesartan Medoxomil , Hydrochlorothiazide

Side Effects

Feeling dizzy, weak or tired , Headache , Chest pain , Swelling of ankles, feet, legs, hands or arms , Fluttering of the heart beat (palpitations) , Rash, eczema , Spinning sensation (vertigo) , Feeling drowsy or sleepy , Cough , Indigestion, abdominal pain, nausea (feeling sick), vomiting (being sick) or diarrhoea , Muscle cramps or muscular pain , Pain in joints, arms or legs, back pain , Difficulties getting or maintaining an erection , Blood in urine.

Drug Interactions

Potassium supplements (as well as salt substitutes containing potassium) , water tablets (diuretics) , heparin (for thinning the blood) , laxatives , steroids , adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) , amphotericin, carbenoxolone , penicillin G sodium , Lithium , Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) , Amifostine , Colestyramine , colestipol, Colesevelam hydrochloride, thioridazine, chlorpromazine, levomepromazine, trifluoperazine, cyamemazine, sulpiride, amisulpride, pimozide, sultopride, tiapride, droperidol or haloperidol , bepridil, mizolastine, pentamidine, terfenadine, dofetilide, ibutilide and erythromycin or vincamine , noradrenaline , Diphemanil, Amantadine , Ciclosporin , tetracyclines or sparfloxacin , Cisapride, Halofantrine .

Indication

It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) .

When not to Use

Do not take Olmesartan medoxomil/Hydrochlorothiazide : If you are allergic to olmesartan medoxomil or to hydrochlorothiazide, or any of the other ingredients or to substances similar to hydrochlorothiazide (sulfonamides) - If you are more than 3 months pregnant - If you have kidney problems .

Precaution

Olmesartan medoxomil/Hydrochlorothiazide may cause a rise in blood fat levels and uric acid levels (the cause of gout – painful swelling of the joints). Your doctor will probably want to do a blood test from time to time to check these.

Warning 1

It may change the levels of certain chemicals in your blood called electrolytes. Your doctor will probably want to do a blood test from time to time to check these. Signs of electrolyte changes are: thirst, dryness of the mouth, muscle pain or cramps, tired muscles, low blood pressure (hypotension), feeling weak, sluggish, tired, sleepy or restless, nausea, vomiting, less need to pass urine, a rapid heart rate .

Warning 2

As with any medicine which reduces blood pressure, an excessive drop in blood pressure in patients with blood flow disturbances of the heart or brain could lead to a heart attack or stroke. Your doctor will therefore check your blood pressure carefully.

Warning 3

If you are a sports person, this medicine could change the results of an anti-dope test to make it positive.

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.