Olmesartan Medoxomil+indapamide
About Olmesartan Medoxomil+indapamide
Olmesartan Medoxomil+indapamide is a combination of blood pressure-lowering medicine (Olmesartan Medoxomil) and water pills or diuretics (Indapamide) primarily used to treat high blood pressure. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery wall increases. As a result, it leads to heart disease, irregular heartbeat, and other complications.
Olmesartan Medoxomil+indapamide is a combination of two medicines: Olmesartan Medoxomil and Indapamide. Olmesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) that 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. Indapamide is a diuretic or water pill that removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Together it lowers fluid overload and blood pressure and improves blood flow.
You can take Olmesartan Medoxomil+indapamide with food or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience headaches, nausea, or dizziness. Most of these side effects of Olmesartan Medoxomil+indapamide do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Let your doctor know about this, as it may cause a rise in blood pressure and can increase the risk of 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 so that the dosage of Olmesartan Medoxomil+indapamide can be prescribed accordingly. Do not use the Olmesartan Medoxomil+indapamide if you cannot urinate, are dehydrated, have low blood pressure (hypotension), or have a cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping blood flow to the heart). Please tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or are allergic to this medicine. Reducing the amount of table salt (sodium chloride) in your food often relieves the swelling of the body.
Uses of Olmesartan Medoxomil+indapamide
Medicinal Benefits
Olmesartan Medoxomil+indapamide is a combination medication, generally used when a single medicine is ineffective in controlling blood pressure. Olmesartan Medoxomil+indapamide is used to treat hypertension, whereas Olmesartan Medoxomil works by relaxing the blood vessels. On the other hand, Indapamide, a diuretic, works by increasing the amount of urine passed out from the kidneys, lowering blood pressure. Together it lowers the overall raised blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems.
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Side Effects of Olmesartan Medoxomil+indapamide
- Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
- Cold extremities
- Drowsiness
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Nausea
- Fatigue
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Hypertension: The blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels leading to hypertension. High blood pressure is expressed as systolic/diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats or pumps out blood. Diastolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries between the heartbeats. Blood pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg) by a blood pressure monitor called a sphygmomanometer. Some of the symptoms are headache, dizziness, nosebleeds, altered vision, chest pain, weakness, and shortness of breath. However, most of the time, the signs and symptoms of hypertension are none.
FAQs
Usually, Olmesartan Medoxomil+indapamide is safe to prescribe to elderly patients as no overall difference in safety and efficacy of the medicine is found.
Olmesartan Medoxomil+indapamide should only be taken if prescribed by the doctor as they may advise this medicine after checking all the medical conditions of the patient. If required they will adjust the dosage.
Certain factors can cause high blood pressure, like obesity, age, genetics, inactivity and poor diet.
There are several serious health conditions associated with high blood pressure including Atherosclerosis (buildup of or fatty material inside walls of the blood vessels), Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, and Eye Disease. Thus, itis important to maintain normal blood pressure to avoid such risks.
Blood pressure is the physical force exerted by blood against the blood vessels. Each time the heart beats, the heart pumps blood into arteries.
Blood pressure changes up and down depending on your activities, as blood pressure becomes high during exercise. Even blood pressure is high during the day than at night. Bloodpressureincreasewith age particularly tends to go up as we grow old.
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a lifelong disease that can be managed effectively with treatment withOlmesartan Medoxomil+indapamide, and make some modifications in lifestyle. However, if treatment is stopped, it will return reasonably quickly.
Taking Olmesartan Medoxomil+indapamide may cause dehydration. So, to avoid dehydration, drink plenty of fluids, and inform your doctor if you feel extremely thirsty.
It's unlikely that Olmesartan Medoxomil+indapamide affects fertility in men or women. However, some water pills like hydrochlorothiazide may lead to erectile dysfunction. There's not enough evidence to say for certain. For the best advice, consult your doctor.
Try not to skip a dose in the first place. However, if you have missed a dose of Olmesartan Medoxomil+indapamide, you are advised to take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for you to take your next dose, then do not take both doses together. Take only one dose. Taking a double dose of Olmesartan Medoxomil+indapamide will lead to low blood pressure.
Olmesartan Medoxomil+indapamide can be safely taken as long as your doctor prescribes it. Conditions such as high blood pressure are life-long conditions, and one should not abruptly discontinue it without discussing it with a doctor.
You are advised not to inform your doctor and monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before stopping the medicine. Depending upon your current blood pressure readings, there is a possibility your doctor may lower your medicine dosage and not recommend discontinuing it.
