Olmigem-A Tablet 10's

Olmigem-A Tablet 10's belongs to the 'anti-hypertensive drugs' class used to treat high blood pressure. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the blood's force against the artery wall is high. As a result, it leads to heart disease, irregular heartbeat, and other complications.

Olmigem-A Tablet 10's contains Olmesartan (angiotensin receptor blocker) and Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker). Olmesartan works by blocking the hormone angiotensin, thereby relaxing blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently. Amlodipine, on the other hand, acts by relaxing the blood vessels. This reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, collectively, both help lower high blood pressure, reducing heart attack or stroke chances. 

You can take Olmigem-A Tablet 10's with food or without food with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you should take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience headaches, drowsiness, ankle swelling, nausea, dizziness, and low blood pressure. Most of these side effects of Olmigem-A Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids while taking Olmigem-A Tablet 10's.

Try not to stop taking Olmigem-A Tablet 10's on your own. Inform your doctor, and your dose might be gradually lowered to avoid a rise in blood pressure and increasing the risk of getting heart disease and stroke. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from kidney, liver, heart disease, or diabetes. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please tell your doctor, as it is not recommended for use in pregnancy. It should not be given to children less than 12 years of age.  In diabetic patients, it is advised not to take Aliskiren with Olmigem-A Tablet 10's as it may cause an increased risk of low blood pressure (hypotension) and change in kidney functions. 

Do not use Olmigem-A Tablet 10's if you have low blood pressure (hypotension) or cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping blood flow to the heart). Please tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or are allergic to Olmigem-A Tablet 10's. Reducing the amount of table salt (sodium chloride) in your food often relieves the body's swelling. Grapefruit juice and St. John's wort plant should not be consumed when taking Olmigem-A Tablet 10's as it is contraindicated.

Olmigem-A Tablet 10's contains Olmesartan (angiotensin receptor blocker) and Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker). Olmesartan works by blocking the hormone angiotensin, thereby relaxing blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently. Amlodipine, on the other hand, acts by relaxing the blood vessels. This reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, both help lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke.

Olmigem-A Tablet 10's should not be given to people allergic to Olmigem-A Tablet 10's or many of its ingredients. If you have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had a heart attack, kidney disease, or liver disease, are pregnant, or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women; do not take Olmigem-A Tablet 10's. Besides this, it is contraindicated in low blood pressure (hypotension), cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping of blood flow to the heart), and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). Olmigem-A Tablet 10's can pass into breast milk, but its effect on the baby is unknown. So, it is better to tell your doctor if you take Olmigem-A Tablet 10's and breastfeeding. Grapefruit juice and St. John's wort plant should not be consumed when taking Olmigem-A Tablet 10's as it is contraindicated. Drinking alcohol while using Olmigem-A Tablet 10's can cause low blood pressure, so avoid alcoholic beverages.

• When pregnancy is detected, discontinue Olmigem-A Tablet 10's as drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause severe injury and even death to the developing fetus (unborn baby).
• Olmigem-A Tablet 10's should be taken at the same time every day for its maximum effects to be seen and for increased compliance.
• Consumption of Olmigem-A Tablet 10's may cause dizziness. Avoid activities like driving while on this medication.
• A sudden drop in blood pressure may be seen while on this medication, especially when you start taking it, leading to dizziness. Changing your posture at a slower rate might help counter this. 
• Ankle swelling is sometimes seen as a side effect of Olmigem-A Tablet 10's as it contains amlodipine. Consult your doctor if this or other side effects cause trouble or are persistent.