OLVAS 20MG TABLET Substitute

No, you are not recommended to take aspirin with OLVAS 20MG TABLET as coadministration of these two medicines may reduce the effect of OLVAS 20MG TABLET and increases the risk of impaired kidney function. If you are supposed to use these medicines together, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted to use safely.

Your doctor may probably tell you to stop taking OLVAS 20MG TABLET as it lowers blood pressure (hypotension) when combined with general anaesthesia before surgery. So, please inform your doctor before surgery if you are taking OLVAS 20MG TABLET.

Make a plan for your diet and stick to it. Consume a balanced diet which includes whole grains, proteins, fibrous fruits and vegetables. Limit intake of salt, sugar and carbohydrates. Exercise regularly and lose weight. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Before beginning any diet or new food habits, consult your doctor.

OLVAS 20MG TABLET is an antihypertensive (blood pressure lowering) medication containing Olmesartan as its active ingredient.

OLVAS 20MG TABLET should be taken as advised by the doctor. It can be taken with or without food.

No, OLVAS 20MG TABLET is not a blood thinner. It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin that tightens the blood vessels. Thereby, it relaxes blood vessels allowing the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently.

The side effects of OLVAS 20MG TABLET include stomach pain, nausea, diarrhoea, dizziness, indigestion, headache, cough or back pain. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Yes, OLVAS 20MG TABLET can make you feel dizzy. This could happen if you suddenly get up from a lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, get up slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.

OLVAS 20MG TABLET may lower blood pressure effectively within 1 week of starting it. However, it may take about 2 weeks to show its full benefits.

OLVAS 20MG TABLET does not have a diuretic. OLVAS 20MG TABLET belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) used to lower high blood pressure. It relaxes the blood vessels and lowers lowers blood pressure. When prescribed by a doctor, OLVAS 20MG TABLET can also be taken with a diuretic for providing additional benefit to lower blood pressure.

Your doctor may advise to take your first dose before bedtime, as OLVAS 20MG TABLET can make you feel dizzy. After the very first dose you can take OLVAS 20MG TABLET at any time of the day. However, it is essential to take it at the same time every day.

You may have to take OLVAS 20MG TABLET for the rest of your life. OLVAS 20MG TABLET does not cure high blood pressure but helps to control it. Even if your blood pressure is under control, do not stop taking it. It is generally considered safe to be taken for long term. In some cases, long-term use may adversely affect the kidneys and the kidneys may not function as they should. Therefore, your doctor may recommend regular blood tests to check urea, creatinine and potassium levels and to keep a track of how well your kidneys are functioning.

No, OLVAS 20MG TABLET does not cause weight gain. However, in very rare cases, chronic diarrhoea with significant weight loss may occur. If a patient develops diarrhoea while taking OLVAS 20MG TABLET and no other cause of diarrhoea can be assumed, then the doctor may advise the patient to discontinue it immediately and recommend another medicine.

OLVAS 20MG TABLET is not recommended for pregnant women as it affects the fetus. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting OLVAS 20MG TABLET.

It is recommended to consult a doctor before using OLVAS 20MG TABLET if you are a breastfeeding mother.