OLMESARTAN+CILNIDIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE
About OLMESARTAN+CILNIDIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE
OLMESARTAN+CILNIDIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE belongs to a group of medications called 'anti-hypertensives primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure is a chronic (long-term) condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently in higher than normal levels. This condition can also cause fluid retention, leading to peripheral oedema (swelling of legs and hands). If left untreated, this condition can increase the risk of heart-related diseases like heart attack, heart failure, stroke, irregular heartbeat, and other complications.
OLMESARTAN+CILNIDIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE contains Olmesartan, Cilnidipine, and Chlorthalidone. Olmesartan is an angiotensin-II receptor blocker (ARB). Angiotensin narrows the blood vessels increasing the blood pressure, therefore blocking angiotensin can result in widening of the narrowed blood vessels. Cilnidipine is a calcium channel blocker. It acts by relaxing the blood vessels and improving the blood flow. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic or water pill that acts by expelling excess water and salt from the body. It helps in decreasing fluid accumulation and oedema (fluid overload).
You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The common side-effects of OLMESARTAN+CILNIDIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE are dizziness, low blood pressure, flushing (reddening of the skin, especially face), headache, palpitations (pounding heartbeat), increased micturition (frequency of urination), and lethargy (feeling weak). These side-effects usually resolve without requiring any medical attention. However, if any of these side-effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
It is not recommended to take OLMESARTAN+CILNIDIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE if you are allergic to any contents of it. It is not advised to take OLMESARTAN+CILNIDIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE if you are allergic to sulfa drugs, unable to urinate, taking aliskiren, and have diabetes or kidney disease. It is not recommended for use in children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. It should be used with caution in elderly people. Alcohol consumption may increase the risk of side-effects. OLMESARTAN+CILNIDIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Uses of OLMESARTAN+CILNIDIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE
Medicinal Benefits
OLMESARTAN+CILNIDIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults. It works by lowering the body’s production of substances that could increase heart rate and also widens narrowed blood vessels. It allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels. It also helps to reduce oedema or fluid overload. OLMESARTAN+CILNIDIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE is a combination of medicines, so it shows greater efficacy and tolerability when compared to monotherapies. It helps to reduce serious complications of hypertension such as heart attack, stroke, and end-stage kidney disease.
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Side Effects of OLMESARTAN+CILNIDIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE
- Dizziness
- Low blood pressure
- Flushing (reddening of the skin, especially face)
- Headache
- Palpitations (pounding heartbeat)
- Increased micturition (frequency of urination)
- Lethargy (feeling weak)
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Hypertension: It is a chronic (long-term) condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently at higher than normal levels. It occurs when the blood’s force against the wall of blood vessels is too high. This condition can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when blood supply to the heart is blocked). Additionally, high blood pressure also causes damage to the brain, kidneys, and eyes. The risk of high blood pressure complications increases with the following: obesity, smoking, diabetes, alcohol intake, lack of physical inactivity, stress, and kidney diseases.
FAQs
OLMESARTAN+CILNIDIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE reduces elevated blood pressure. It contains Olmesartan, Cilnidipine, and Chlorthalidone. Olmesartan is an angiotensin-II receptor blocker (ARB). Angiotensin narrows the blood vessels increasing the blood pressure, therefore blocking angiotensin can result in widening of the narrowed blood vessels. Cilnidipine is a calcium channel blocker. It acts by relaxing the blood vessels and improving the blood flow. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic or water pill that acts by expelling excess water and salt from the body. It helps in decreasing fluid accumulation and oedema (fluid overload).
OLMESARTAN+CILNIDIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE may cause low blood pressure resulting in dizziness or fainting. It may also cause orthostatic hypotension (sudden drop in blood pressure while standing up), so rise slowly while standing up from a sitting or lying position.
You should not discontinue using OLMESARTAN+CILNIDIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE without consulting your doctor. The doctor may monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before reducing the dose and gradually stopping the medicine.
The common side-effects of OLMESARTAN+CILNIDIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE are dizziness, low blood pressure, flushing (reddening of the skin, especially face), headache, palpitations (pounding heartbeat), increased micturition (frequency of urination), and lethargy (feeling weak). These side-effects are usually mild and resolve without requiring any medical attention. However, if any of these side-effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
Please inform your doctor before surgery if you are taking OLMESARTAN+CILNIDIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE as it needs to be stopped because it might lower the blood pressure further if taken along with general anaesthesia.
