Expert advice for Olsertain-AM Active Tablet
You have been prescribed Olsertain-AM Active 20mg/5mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure. It can be taken with or without food. It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Inform your doctor if you notice muscle weakness or changes in your heartbeat.
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Composition
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Olmesartan (20mg) + Amlodipine (5mg) |
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Potentially Unsafe With
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Alcohol |
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Side Effect
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Common
Sleepiness, Altered taste, Ankle swelling, Headache, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Dizziness, Tiredness, Palpitations, Stomach upset, Increased potassium level in blood. |
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How to works
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How Olsertain-AM Active Tablet works
Olsertain-AM Active 20mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Olmesartan and Amlodipine which lower blood pressure effectively. Olmesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). They work by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. |
