Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg Tablet
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Introduction of Olmesar AV Tablet
Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat high blood pressure associated with high cholesterol levels. Lowering the blood pressure helps in preventing future heart attack and stroke.
Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination of lipid lowering and antihypertensive medicines.
Side effects of Olmesar AV Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Olmesar AV
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Taste change
- Constipation
- Muscle pain
- Weakness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Increased potassium level in blood
- Increased liver enzymes
- Increased glucose level in blood
How to use Olmesar AV Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.
Liver
CAUTION
Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Use of Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
What if you forget to take Olmesar AV Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Olmesar AV Tablet
- Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg Tablet treats high blood pressure that is also associated with high cholesterol levels.
- Together they lower your risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
- It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
- Inform your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if you have fever, a sick feeling or dark urine.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg Tablet treats high blood pressure that is also associated with high cholesterol levels.
- Together they lower your risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
- It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
- Inform your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if you have fever, a sick feeling or dark urine.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
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Name: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: Atlanta Arcade, Marol Church Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059, INDIA.
Country of origin: India
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