Generic
Amlodipine Besilate + Olmesartan Medoxomil
Contraindications
The antihypertensive effect of angiotensin II receptor antagonists, including Olmesartan Medoxomil may be attenuated by NSAIDs including selective COX-2 inhibitors. Blood pressure, renal function and electrolytes should be closely monitored in patients on combination therapy and other agents that affect the RAS.
Side Effects
Cannot be co-administered with Aliskiren in patients with diabetes.
Pregnancy And Lactation
The most common side effects include peripheral edema, headache, flushing, and dizziness. It can also cause Intestinal problems known a sprue-like enteropathy.
Therapeutic
Amlodipine and Olmesartan Medoxomil combination should be used with caution because there is a risk for- Hypotension in volume- or salt depleted patients. Vasodilation in patients with severe aortic stenosis. Increased frequency, duration or severity of angina or acute Ml in patients with severe obstructive coronary artery disease.
Storage Conditions
Combined antihypertensive preparations
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