About olmesartan medoxomil + hydrochlorothiazide
Angiotensin receptor blocker and thiazide diuretic
Used for
- Treats high blood pressure when one medicine alone is insufficient.
Usual adult dose
Usually one tablet once daily; doses are adjusted according to blood pressure and kidney function.
Common side effects
- Dizziness or light-headedness
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Changes in blood potassium or sodium
Important warnings
- May cause low blood pressure, dehydration, or kidney problems.
- Can raise potassium; monitoring may be needed.
- Avoid during pregnancy; it can harm or cause death to the unborn baby.
- Use caution with kidney or liver disease and gout.
Pregnancy
Do not use during pregnancy. It can seriously harm the unborn baby, especially later in pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is generally not recommended, particularly for newborn or premature infants; discuss alternatives with a clinician.
Interactions
- Other blood-pressure medicines or diuretics may increase low blood pressure.
- Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs may impair kidney function and reduce blood-pressure effects.
- Lithium levels may rise dangerously.
- Potassium supplements or salt substitutes may raise potassium.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.