SALT INFORMATION
Olmesartan 40 MG + Amlodipine 5 MG
OLMESARTAN 40 MG
Use
Used in the treatment of High Blood Pressure, alone or in combination with other medicines to Lower your Blood Pressure.
Common Side Effect
Back pain, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Headache, High Blood Sugar, Flu-like symptoms.
Precaution
Do not take with medicine that contains aliskiren, diuretics, NSAIDS and you also have diabetes or kidney problem. Avoid during pregnancy.
Class of Drug - Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
Route of Administration - Oral
Bioavailability - 26%
Biological Half Life - 13 Hours
Excretion - Renal 40%, Biliary 60%
AMLODIPINE 5 MG
Use
It is used in the management of hypertension and coronary artery disease (chronic stable angina, vasospastic angina).It can be used as either monotherapy or combination therapy for the management of hypertension or coronary artery disease.
Common Side Effect
Include peripheral edema, dizziness, palpitations, flushing, fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, somnolence, insomnia.
Precaution
Avoid if you are in shock including shock caused by heart problems, if you have severe low blood pressure (hypotension), have liver problems or if you are taking antifungal drugs (ketoconazole or itraconazole), antibiotic drugs (rifampicin, erythromycin, clarithromycin).
Class of Drug - Angioselective Calcium Channel Blocker
Route of Administration - Oral
Bioavailability - 64 to 90%
Biological Half Life - 30 to 50 Hours
Excretion - Kidney