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Omtrip 20 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

OLMESARTAN-20MG

Uses:

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Prevention of heart attack and stroke.

Medicinal Benefits:

Omtrip 20 Tablet is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist that blocks the action of a hormone called angiotensin I in the body that causes narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure-lowering high blood pressure by widening and relaxing blood vessels. Omtrip 20 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective.

FAQs

Omtrip 20 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and prevention of heart attack and stroke.

Omtrip 20 Tablet is a type of blood pressure-lowering medicine called an angiotensin receptor blocker. Omtrip 20 Tablet relaxes and widens your blood vessels. This lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.

No, you are advised to inform your doctor and monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before stopping the Omtrip 20 Tablet . Depending upon your current blood pressure readings, there is a possibility your doctor may lower your medicine dosage and not recommend to discontinue it.

Omtrip 20 Tablet may interact with potassium supplements resulting in hyperkalemia (high level of potassium in the blood). It may cause severe adverse effects such as irregular heartbeat, muscle paralysis, and kidney failure.

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

No, you are not recommended to take aspirin with Omtrip 20 Tablet as coadministration of these two medicines may reduce the effect of Omtrip 20 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 Omtrip 20 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 Omtrip 20 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.

Omtrip 20 Tablet is an antihypertensive (blood pressure lowering) medication containing Olmesartan as its active ingredient.

Omtrip 20 Tablet should be taken as advised by the doctor. It can be taken with or without food.

No, Omtrip 20 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 Omtrip 20 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, Omtrip 20 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.

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

Omtrip 20 Tablet does not have a diuretic. Omtrip 20 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, Omtrip 20 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 Omtrip 20 Tablet can make you feel dizzy. After the very first dose you can take Omtrip 20 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 Omtrip 20 Tablet for the rest of your life. Omtrip 20 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, Omtrip 20 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 Omtrip 20 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.

Omtrip 20 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 Omtrip 20 Tablet .

It is recommended to consult a doctor before using Omtrip 20 Tablet if you are a breastfeeding mother.