Generic
Olmesartan Medoxomil + Hydrochlorothiazide
Contraindications
Olmesartan: No significant drug interactions were reported in studies in which Olmesartan Medoxomil was co-administered with hydrochlorothiazide, digoxin or warfarin in healthy volunteers. Olmesartan Medoxomil is not metabolized by the cytochrome P450 system and has no effects on P450 enzymes; thus, interactions with drugs that inhibit, induce or are metabolized by those enzymes are not expected. Hydrochlorothiazide: When administered concurrently, the following drugs may interact with Thiazide diuretics: Alcohol, Barbiturates or Narcotics: Potentiation of orthostatic hypotension may occur. Antidiabetic drugs (oral agents and Insulin): Dosage adjustment of the antidiabetic drug may be required. Other antihypertensive drugs: Additive effect. Corticosteroids, ACTH. Lithium.
Side Effects
The combination of Olmesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product. Because of the Hydrochlorothiazide component, this product is contraindicated in patients with anuria or hypersensitivity to other sulfonamide-derived drugs.
Pregnancy And Lactation
The common side-effects are nausea, headache, dizziness, hyperuricemia, upper respiratory tract infection and urinary tract infection. Other adverse effects are chest pain, back pain, peripheral edema, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, gastroenteritis, diarrhea.
Therapeutic
Olmesartan: Limited data are available in regard to overdosage in humans. The most likely manifestation of overdosage would be hypotension and tachycardia. Supportive treatment should be instituted. Hydrochlorothiazide: The most common signs and symptoms observed are those caused by electrolyte depletion (hypokalemia, hypochloremia, and dehydration) resulting from excessive diuresis. If digitalis has also been administered, hypokalemia may accentuate cardiac arrhythmias.
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool and dry place, protect from light and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
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