Olmetec Plus 20/12.5 mg 28 tablets

Olmesartan Medoxomil / Hydrochlorothiazide 20 mg / 12.5 mg – coated tablets What are the indications for using Olmesartan / Hydrochlorothiazide The medication contains two active substances used to treat high blood pressure: • Olmesartan Medoxomil: an angiotensin II receptor blocker. • Hydrochlorothiazide: a thiazide diuretic. Do not take Olmesartan / Hydrochlorothiazide if: • You are allergic to Olmesartan or Hydrochlorothiazide or sulfonamide derivatives. • You have serious kidney problems. • You have diabetes or kidney function disorder and use a medication containing Aleskirin. • You have electrolyte disturbances (potassium or sodium deficiency, high calcium, high uric acid) that do not respond to treatment. • You have serious liver problems or jaundice or bile flow obstruction. Precautions and warnings Tell your doctor before using the medication if you have: • Mild to moderate kidney problems or recent kidney transplant. • Liver diseases. • Heart failure or valve problems. • Severe/prolonged vomiting or diarrhea. • Low-salt diet or using high doses of diuretics. • Adrenal gland problems. • Diabetes. • Lupus erythematosus. • Allergies or asthma. • Skin lesions or suspected skin cancer. Possible side effects Side effects may vary from mild to severe. Serious side effects: • Severe allergic reactions. • Low blood pressure. Other possible effects: • Dizziness, headache, nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, stomach pain. • Gastritis, fatigue, sore throat, nasal congestion, flu-like symptoms. • Cough, chest pain, back, bone, or joint pain. • Urinary tract infections, swelling of limbs, blood in urine. • Changes in blood tests, low energy, muscle cramps, kidney failure. • Loss of appetite, salivary gland swelling, sleep disturbances, depression. • Vision disturbances, irregular heartbeat, lung or pancreas inflammation, jaundice. • Electrolyte imbalance in the blood. Other medications and Olmesartan / Hydrochlorothiazide Tell your doctor about any medications related to: Blood pressure – pain – sleep – cancer – fats – mental disorders – heart – diabetes – gout – viruses – organ transplant – bacteria – fungi – acidity – bowel movements – malaria. How to take Olmesartan / Hydrochlorothiazide • Take the medication as prescribed by your doctor. • Recommended dose: one tablet daily 20/12.5 mg. • If blood pressure is not controlled, the dose may be increased to 20/25 mg. • Swallow the tablet with water, preferably at the same time daily (like with breakfast). • Do not stop treatment without consulting your doctor. How to store Olmesartan / Hydrochlorothiazide • Keep out of reach of children. • No special storage conditions needed. • Do not use after the expiration date printed on the package. • Do not dispose of in sewage or household waste. Product details Brand: Olmetec Quantity: 28 tablets Product model: Tablets Product type: Tablets