Olmax AM Tablet
Glncc
Uses of Olmax AM Tablet:
High blood pressure, High blood pressure, Chest pain (Angina)
Composition of Olmax AM Tablet:
Olmesartan 20mg + Amlodipine 5mg
MRP:
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296
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Uses
Olmesartan is generally used in treatment of the treatment of high blood pressure.
Amlodipine is generally used in treatment of chest pain (Angina) and high blood pressure
Amlodipine is generally used in treatment of chest pain (Angina) and high blood pressure
Side effects
- Abdominal pain
- Ankle swelling
- Back pain
- Dizziness
- ears
- Edema (swelling)
- Fatigue
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face
- Headache
- Increased potassium level in blood
- Nausea
- neck and trunk)
- Palpitations
- Sinus inflammation
- Sleepiness
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Olmesartan, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Olmesartan is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Amlodipine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Amlodipine is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Amlodipine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Amlodipine is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Olmesartan belongs to the category of angiotensin receptor blockers(ARB). It blocks the harmone angiotensin that helps relax the blood vessels and allow the blood to flow smoothly helping the heart to pump blood more efficiently.art to pump more efficiently.
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. It relaxes the blood vessels to make the heart pump blood more efficiently throughout the body & help improve the condition.
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. It relaxes the blood vessels to make the heart pump blood more efficiently throughout the body & help improve the condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Olmesartan medoxomil?
Olmesartan medoxomil is available as olmezest or Benicar is an angiotensin II receptor blocker. It is not beta blocker or ACE inhibitor
Q. Is Olmesartan better than telmisartan or losartan?
No, the effects of Olmesartan, telmisartan or losartan are similar but may vary upon individual response
Q. Is Olmesartan a blood thinner / statin?
No, Olmesartan decreases the pressure in the blood vessels and increases the amount of fluid removed from the blood by the kidneys
Q. Is Olmesartan safe?
Olmesartan is safe to use if so it is used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the doctor.
Q. Does Olmesartan cause impotence?
No, Olmesartan does not cause impotence.
Q. What is Amlodipine used for?
Amlodipine is indicated for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension), angina pectoris (pain in the chest caused by blockages in the arteries leading to the heart) or chest pain classed as vasospastic angina pectoris (or Prinzmetal’s angina).
Q. Is Amlodipine a calcium channel blocker and how does it works?
Amlodipine is a Calcium channel blocker. In patients with high blood pressure, it works by relaxing blood vessels, so blood passes through them more simply. In patients with angina, it works by rising blood supply to the heart muscle, that then receives more oxygen, and hence, prevents chest pain. It doesn't give immediate relief of chest pain from angina.
Q. Is Amlodipine safe?
Amlodipine is safe to use, provided you follow the doctor's advice on using the medication.
Q. Can I take Amlodipine at night?
Amlodipine may be taken at night. you must take Amlodipine at the same time every day with a glass of water.
Q. Can I take Amlodipine and aspirin?
As of now no drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two and can be taken together. However, to be on safer side consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Amlodipine with sildenafil?
Amlodipine and sildenafil both cause lowering of blood pressure. So, taking the two medicines together could be harmful. consult your physician before taking them together.
Q. Is Amlodipine a beta blocker?
Amlodipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers. It is not a beta blocker.
Q. Is Amlodipine safe for kidneys?
Amlodipine isn't known to damage kidneys. However Amlodipine will cause urinary disorders like issue in passing urine, increase the necessity to urinate at night, increased number of times of passing urine as an uncommon side effect.
Q. Is Amlodipine a diuretic?
Amlodipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers. It is not a diuretic.
Q. Is Amlodipine a blood thinner?
Amlodipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers. It is not a blood thinner.
Q. Is Amlodipine a statin?
Amlodipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers. It is not a statin.
Q. Is Amlodipine an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
Amlodipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers. It is not an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor..
Q. Does Amlodipine cause tachycardia?
Amlodipine will rarely cause changes in heart rate, which might be a rise (tachycardia) or a decrease in heart rate(bradycardia) or an irregular heart rate. Consult your doctor if you experience any changes in your heart rate while taking Amlodipine.
Q. Does Amlodipine cause pedal edema (swelling of the ankles)?
Amlodipine will cause pedal edema (swelling of the ankles). Consult your doctor if you have got pedal oedemawhereas taking Amlodipine .
Q. Does Amlodipine increase creatinine?
Amlodipine has not been reported to increase creatinine levels. Please consult your doctor if you have got increased creatinine levels while taking Amlodipine as it needs correct diagnosis and management.
Q. Does Amlodipine cause erectile dysfunction?
one of the uncommon side effect of Amlodipine is Erectile dysfunction. Consult your doctor if you experience erectile dysfunction when you are taking Amlodipine.
Q. Does Amlodipine cause bradycardia (decreased heart rate)?
Amlodipine will rarely cause changes in heart rate, which might be a rise (tachycardia) or a decrease in heart rate(bradycardia) or an irregular heart rate. Consult your doctor if you experience any changes in your heart rate while taking Amlodipine.
Q. Does Amlodipine cause weight gain?
Amlodipine may cause changes in weight, it can either cause weight gain or weight loss. However, these changes are very rare. Consult your physician if you experience a change in weight while taking Amlodipine.
Q. Does Amlodipine cause joint pain (arthralgia)?
Amlodipine will cause joint pain (arthralgia). Consult your doctor if you experience excessive joint pains while taking Amlodipine .
Q. Does Amlodipine cause cough?
Amlodipine will cause cough, however it's a very rare side effect. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive coughing while taking Amlodipine .
Q. Does Amlodipine cause dry mouth?
Amlodipine will cause dry mouth as an uncommon side effect. Consult your doctor if you experience excessive dryness of mouth when taking Amlodipine .
Q. Can I take Amlodipine without food?
Amlodipine may be taken before or after food. Amlodipine should be taken same time each day with a glass of water. Amlodipine should not be taken with grapefruit juice.
Q. Can I take Amlodipine with milk?
There are no specific recommendations on the utilization of Amlodipine with milk. However, it may be taken before or after food and drinks.
Q. Can I take Amlodipine with lisinopril?
Amlodipine and lisinopril can be taken together. No drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, as both the medicines have a blood pressure lowering effect, interactions can occur. So, consult your physician before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Amlodipine with ibuprofen?
Amlodipine and ibuprofen can be taken together. No drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions may occur. Consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Amlodipine with metoprolol?
Amlodipine and metoprolol each have a blood pressure lowering result. So, taking both the medicines together will be harmful. consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together..
Q. Can I take Amlodipine with losartan?
Amlodipine and losartan each have a blood pressure lowering result. So, taking both the medicines together will be harmful. consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Amlodipine with ramipril?
Amlodipine and ramipril both have a blood pressure lowering effect. Taking both the medicines together will be harmful. So, consult your doctor before taking the 2 medicines together.
Q. Can I take Amlodipine with simvastatin?
Amlodipine can increase the levels of simvastatin and causing an increased tendency towards myopathy (muscle pain) and rhabdomyolysis (increased breakdown of muscle). consult your doctor the dose of simvastatin may need to be reduced when giving along with Amlodipine .
Q. Can I take Amlodipine with atorvastatin?
Amlodipine and atorvastatin can be taken together. No drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions may occur as interactions have been reported between simvastatin (belongs to the same class). So, Consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can the use of Amlodipine cause gout?
Amlodipine is not known to cause gout. However, It may cause joint pains (arthralgia). Consult your doctor in case you have any signs and symptoms of gout as you may need treatment for the same.
Olmesartan medoxomil is available as olmezest or Benicar is an angiotensin II receptor blocker. It is not beta blocker or ACE inhibitor
Q. Is Olmesartan better than telmisartan or losartan?
No, the effects of Olmesartan, telmisartan or losartan are similar but may vary upon individual response
Q. Is Olmesartan a blood thinner / statin?
No, Olmesartan decreases the pressure in the blood vessels and increases the amount of fluid removed from the blood by the kidneys
Q. Is Olmesartan safe?
Olmesartan is safe to use if so it is used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the doctor.
Q. Does Olmesartan cause impotence?
No, Olmesartan does not cause impotence.
Q. What is Amlodipine used for?
Amlodipine is indicated for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension), angina pectoris (pain in the chest caused by blockages in the arteries leading to the heart) or chest pain classed as vasospastic angina pectoris (or Prinzmetal’s angina).
Q. Is Amlodipine a calcium channel blocker and how does it works?
Amlodipine is a Calcium channel blocker. In patients with high blood pressure, it works by relaxing blood vessels, so blood passes through them more simply. In patients with angina, it works by rising blood supply to the heart muscle, that then receives more oxygen, and hence, prevents chest pain. It doesn't give immediate relief of chest pain from angina.
Q. Is Amlodipine safe?
Amlodipine is safe to use, provided you follow the doctor's advice on using the medication.
Q. Can I take Amlodipine at night?
Amlodipine may be taken at night. you must take Amlodipine at the same time every day with a glass of water.
Q. Can I take Amlodipine and aspirin?
As of now no drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two and can be taken together. However, to be on safer side consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Amlodipine with sildenafil?
Amlodipine and sildenafil both cause lowering of blood pressure. So, taking the two medicines together could be harmful. consult your physician before taking them together.
Q. Is Amlodipine a beta blocker?
Amlodipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers. It is not a beta blocker.
Q. Is Amlodipine safe for kidneys?
Amlodipine isn't known to damage kidneys. However Amlodipine will cause urinary disorders like issue in passing urine, increase the necessity to urinate at night, increased number of times of passing urine as an uncommon side effect.
Q. Is Amlodipine a diuretic?
Amlodipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers. It is not a diuretic.
Q. Is Amlodipine a blood thinner?
Amlodipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers. It is not a blood thinner.
Q. Is Amlodipine a statin?
Amlodipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers. It is not a statin.
Q. Is Amlodipine an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
Amlodipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers. It is not an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor..
Q. Does Amlodipine cause tachycardia?
Amlodipine will rarely cause changes in heart rate, which might be a rise (tachycardia) or a decrease in heart rate(bradycardia) or an irregular heart rate. Consult your doctor if you experience any changes in your heart rate while taking Amlodipine.
Q. Does Amlodipine cause pedal edema (swelling of the ankles)?
Amlodipine will cause pedal edema (swelling of the ankles). Consult your doctor if you have got pedal oedemawhereas taking Amlodipine .
Q. Does Amlodipine increase creatinine?
Amlodipine has not been reported to increase creatinine levels. Please consult your doctor if you have got increased creatinine levels while taking Amlodipine as it needs correct diagnosis and management.
Q. Does Amlodipine cause erectile dysfunction?
one of the uncommon side effect of Amlodipine is Erectile dysfunction. Consult your doctor if you experience erectile dysfunction when you are taking Amlodipine.
Q. Does Amlodipine cause bradycardia (decreased heart rate)?
Amlodipine will rarely cause changes in heart rate, which might be a rise (tachycardia) or a decrease in heart rate(bradycardia) or an irregular heart rate. Consult your doctor if you experience any changes in your heart rate while taking Amlodipine.
Q. Does Amlodipine cause weight gain?
Amlodipine may cause changes in weight, it can either cause weight gain or weight loss. However, these changes are very rare. Consult your physician if you experience a change in weight while taking Amlodipine.
Q. Does Amlodipine cause joint pain (arthralgia)?
Amlodipine will cause joint pain (arthralgia). Consult your doctor if you experience excessive joint pains while taking Amlodipine .
Q. Does Amlodipine cause cough?
Amlodipine will cause cough, however it's a very rare side effect. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive coughing while taking Amlodipine .
Q. Does Amlodipine cause dry mouth?
Amlodipine will cause dry mouth as an uncommon side effect. Consult your doctor if you experience excessive dryness of mouth when taking Amlodipine .
Q. Can I take Amlodipine without food?
Amlodipine may be taken before or after food. Amlodipine should be taken same time each day with a glass of water. Amlodipine should not be taken with grapefruit juice.
Q. Can I take Amlodipine with milk?
There are no specific recommendations on the utilization of Amlodipine with milk. However, it may be taken before or after food and drinks.
Q. Can I take Amlodipine with lisinopril?
Amlodipine and lisinopril can be taken together. No drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, as both the medicines have a blood pressure lowering effect, interactions can occur. So, consult your physician before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Amlodipine with ibuprofen?
Amlodipine and ibuprofen can be taken together. No drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions may occur. Consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Amlodipine with metoprolol?
Amlodipine and metoprolol each have a blood pressure lowering result. So, taking both the medicines together will be harmful. consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together..
Q. Can I take Amlodipine with losartan?
Amlodipine and losartan each have a blood pressure lowering result. So, taking both the medicines together will be harmful. consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Amlodipine with ramipril?
Amlodipine and ramipril both have a blood pressure lowering effect. Taking both the medicines together will be harmful. So, consult your doctor before taking the 2 medicines together.
Q. Can I take Amlodipine with simvastatin?
Amlodipine can increase the levels of simvastatin and causing an increased tendency towards myopathy (muscle pain) and rhabdomyolysis (increased breakdown of muscle). consult your doctor the dose of simvastatin may need to be reduced when giving along with Amlodipine .
Q. Can I take Amlodipine with atorvastatin?
Amlodipine and atorvastatin can be taken together. No drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions may occur as interactions have been reported between simvastatin (belongs to the same class). So, Consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can the use of Amlodipine cause gout?
Amlodipine is not known to cause gout. However, It may cause joint pains (arthralgia). Consult your doctor in case you have any signs and symptoms of gout as you may need treatment for the same.
Expert Advice
- You have been prescribed Olmesartan to improve your blood pressure.Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack & stroke.It may also be used to treat chronic (long-standing) heart failure.It protects kidney function, which is especially useful for people with diabetes or mild-to-moderate kidney diseases.Olmesartan can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Take it preferably at bedtime and rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.Olmesartan may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.Do not take Olmesartan during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Olmesartan.
- You have been prescribed Amlodipine to improve your blood pressure and/or to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks.Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack & stroke.Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Amlodipine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you’re sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
Product Details
SKU: PC-7852
Product Description: Olmax AM Tablet is manufactured by Glncc
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Olmax AM Tablet is manufactured by Glncc
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
