Olmesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets Uses
This composition of Olmesartan+Hydrochlorothiazide tablet belongs to the group of medications called anti-hypertensives primarily used to treat high blood pressure, called Hypertension. Hypertension. Hypertension can occur for several reasons, including bad eating habits, no exercise routine, age, genetic factors, alcohol consumption, tobacco use, e, and it is one of the most common health issues in today’s world. This is a chronic health condition in which the pressure of the blood against the wall of the blood vessels is too higwhichhis affects the heart badly and can cause severe, life-threatening diseases such as –
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Heart failure
- Irregular heartbeats
This medication is highly effective against hypertension and contains two essential ingredients, Olmesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, that work together and provide better relief. Olmesartan, also known asan angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB), blocks or stops the action of angiotensin ll, a hormone present in the body that is responsible for constricting and tightening the blood arteries. By doing this, olmesartan helps relax and widen the blood vessels. This reduces the reduce the pressure on the heart and provides a better and smoother blood supply. On the other hand, Hydrochlorothiazide (water pill), known asa thiazide diuretic, works by removing extra fluids, water, and electrolyte verload from the blood and body. Hydrochlorothiazide decreases the amount of fluid in the blood, which in turn lowers blood pressure. Decreasing the volume of blood circulating further reduces pressure from the heart.
Precautions
- This medication is available by prescription and requires some medical health tests before starting to make sure its benefits outweigh the risks it can cause. So it is recommended not to take it without a prescription.
- Before you start consuming, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially about allergies, liver, and kidney diseases. Your doctor will adjust the timing and duration accordingly.
- The dosage quantity to consume and duration to use are based on your health condition and the response of the formulation inside the body.
- Do not stop or start taking this medication on your own, because it can cause some serious and adverse side effects, and also can lead to worsening your condition you are trying to treat.
- Using this medication with alcohol is unsafe; if you consume alcohol, then tell your healthcare professional before starting to use this medication.
- This medication can cause dizziness and drowsiness that can affect your ability to drive. So it is recommended not to drive or operate any heavy vehicle or machinery if you are not familiar with the effects.
- Caution: If you are a nursing mother or pregnant woman, or if you are willing to be a mothe,r then tell your healthcare professional before starting to use this medication. Do not consume this medication on your own without a prescription.
Side Effects
Always remember that this medication is prescribed to you because its benefits outweigh the risks it can cause. People who follow the directions given by the healthcare expert do not notice any adverse or serious side effects. Some common side effects can occur that do not require medical attention or treatment, and they resolve over time. But if any of these side effects persist for a long time, tell your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible.
- Dizziness or Lightheadedness
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Hyperuricemia
- Electrolyte Imbalance
This medication is mostly considered safe and has no adverse side effects. If you notice any adverse or serious side effects, tell your doctor as soon as possible without wasting time.
- Severe Hypotension
- Kidney Problems
- Allergic Reactions
- Electrolyte Disturbances
- Dehydration
- Pancreatitis
Directions to Use
- Use this medication only if the health care professional prescribes it. Healthcare professionals will first confirm whether it is good for your certain health condition or not by doing some essential health tests on you.
- Read the essential information about the use, present on the packaging, to get important knowledge in addition to properly following directions to use given by your healthcare professional
- The duration of use and the dosage quantity to consume will be based on your health condition, and age, as well as based on how the medication is reacting in your body.
- Consume this medication at the same time each day with or without having food as prescribed and with a whole glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet; swallow it whole.
- To get the best possible results, complete the full prescribed treatment course assigned by the healthcare expert.
