Amlodipine + Olmesartan Benefits & Uses

Amlodipine + Olmesartan is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Amlodipine + Olmesartan Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Amlodipine + Olmesartan Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amlodipine + Olmesartan is used -

Moderate

Bloody Urine
Ankle Swelling
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Edema
Peripheral Edema
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Nasal congestion
Running nose
Difficulty breathing
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness
Cough
Back Pain
Rhinitis
Rash
पेट दर्द
Fatigue
Drowsiness
Flushing
Weight gain

Common

Upper respiratory tract infection

Amlodipine + Olmesartan Related Warnings

Is the use of Amlodipine + Olmesartan safe for pregnant women?

Amlodipine + Olmesartan can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Amlodipine + Olmesartan safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Amlodipine + Olmesartan in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Amlodipine + Olmesartan on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Amlodipine + Olmesartan. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Amlodipine + Olmesartan on the Liver?

Amlodipine + Olmesartan may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amlodipine + Olmesartan on the Heart?

Using Amlodipine + Olmesartan does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Amlodipine + Olmesartan with Other Drugs

Amlodipine + Olmesartan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Aliskiren

Tizanidine

Itraconazole

Tizanidine

Simvastatin,Ezetimibe

Isoniazid,Pyrazinamide,Rifampicin

Moderate

Amlodipine + Olmesartan Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amlodipine + Olmesartan unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Low Blood Pressure
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Low Blood Pressure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Liver Disease
Heart Failure
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Amlodipine + Olmesartan

Is this Amlodipine + Olmesartan habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Amlodipine + Olmesartan.

Amlodipine + Olmesartan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amlodipine + Olmesartan

There is no information on the effects of taking Amlodipine + Olmesartan with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlodipine + Olmesartan

Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.