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Olmehold 10 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It contains Olmesartan medoxomil, which widens the narrowed blood vessels. Thus, it allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels. It may cause common side effects such as dizziness, headache, nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, stomach pain, and sore throat. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Olmehold 10 Tablet belongs to a group of medications called 'anti-hypertensives' primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure is a chronic (long-term) condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently at higher-than-normal levels. If left untreated, this condition can increase the risk of heart-related diseases like heart attack, heart failure, stroke, irregular heartbeat, and other complications.
Olmehold 10 Tablet contains ‘Olmesartan medoxomil’, which is a prodrug hydrolyzed to olmesartan during absorption from the gastrointestinal tract. It is an angiotensin-II receptor blocker (ARB) that narrows the blood vessels, increasing the blood pressure; therefore, blocking angiotensin can result in the widening of the narrowed blood vessels. This effect allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels.
Take Olmehold 10 Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Olmehold 10 Tablet based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Olmehold 10 Tablet are dizziness, headache, nausea, indigestion, diarrhoea, stomach pain, and sore throat. Most of these side effects of Olmehold 10 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Do not take Olmehold 10 Tablet if you are allergic to ‘olmesartan medoxomil’ or any ingredients present in it. Olmehold 10 Tablet should not be used in pregnant women, patients suffering from jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) or gallbladder blockage, patients having diabetes or kidney failure, and using blood pressure-lowering medicine containing aliskiren. Inform your doctor if you are taking potassium supplements or any other prescription or non-prescription drugs.
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Olmehold 10 Tablet contains ‘Olmesartan medoxomil’, which belongs to the class of ‘antihypertensives’. It is primarily used to reduce high blood pressure. It is an angiotensin-II receptor blocker (ARB) that blocks the hormone angiotensin. Angiotensin narrows the blood vessels, increasing the blood pressure; therefore, blocking angiotensin can result in the widening of the narrowed blood vessels. This effect allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels, thus lowering blood pressure.
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Do not take Olmehold 10 Tablet if you are allergic to ‘olmesartan medoxomil’ or any other ingredients present in it. Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, liver disease, heart problems, diabetes or kidney problems and take blood pressure-lowering medication containing aliskiren. Also, inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs and nutritional supplements. During treatment, seek medical attention if you experience severe, persistent diarrhoea and substantial weight loss. It is not used in children below 2 years of age or pregnant women and should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers.
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Alcohol should not be taken while using Olmehold 10 Tablet . It may worsen the health condition.
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Olmehold 10 Tablet is a category C medicine and causes harmful effects to the fetus. So, it is not recommended to use in pregnant women.
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Olmehold 10 Tablet should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers. Consult your doctor before use.
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Olmehold 10 Tablet may cause dizziness and affect your ability to drive.
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Olmehold 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases.
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Olmehold 10 Tablet should be used with extreme caution in patients with kidney diseases. Dose adjustments are necessary.
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Olmehold 10 Tablet is not recommended for use in children under 2 years of age. In children over 2, it should be used with caution and may require dose adjustments.
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Olmehold 10 Tablet is used to treat Hypertension (high blood pressure), a chronic (long-term) condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently at higher-than-normal levels.
Olmehold 10 Tablet reduces elevated blood pressure. It is an angiotensin-II receptor blocker (ARB). It widens the narrowed blood vessels by blocking angiotensin (a hormone that narrows the blood vessels, increasing the blood pressure), therefore blocking angiotensin can result in widening of the narrowed blood vessels. This effect allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels, thus lowering blood pressure.
You should not discontinue using Olmehold 10 Tablet without consulting your doctor. The doctor may monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before reducing the dose and gradually stopping the medicine.
Please inform your doctor before surgery if you are taking Olmehold 10 Tablet as it needs to be stopped because it might lower the blood pressure further if taken along with general anaesthesia.
Olmehold 10 Tablet is a category C medicine which may cause harmful effects on the fetus. So, it is not recommended to use in pregnant women.
If it is less than 2 hours since the missed dose, take the medicine. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, do not double the dose. Take the next dose as usual at a fixed time.
Olmehold 10 Tablet can be safely taken as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. High blood pressure is a life-long condition, and you should not abruptly stop taking the medicine. Discontinuing Olmehold 10 Tablet may lead to increased blood pressure with a high risk of heart attack and stroke in the future.
Eat a well-balanced diet and get regular exercise. Cut down on salt and unhealthy foods. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Manage stress by doing meditation.
Olmehold 10 Tablet contains Olmesartan medoxomil, an angiotensin II receptor antagonist which belongs to the class of antihypertensives medicines.
Olmehold 10 Tablet can be taken with or without food.
No, Olmehold 10 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) that helps treat high blood pressure.
The common side effects of Olmehold 10 Tablet are dizziness, headache, nausea, indigestion, diarrhoea, stomach pain, and sore throat. If the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Olmehold 10 Tablet may cause dizziness as a side effect. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
It usually takes about a week for Olmehold 10 Tablet to start lowering high blood pressure. It may take 2-8 weeks to notice full benefits of Olmehold 10 Tablet .
No, Olmehold 10 Tablet does not have a diuretic. It contains Olmesartan medoxomil, an angiotensin II receptor antagonist.
Take Olmehold 10 Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. It is usually taken in the morning.
Olmehold 10 Tablet should be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will determine the duration of the treatment based on your condition.
Yes, it is safe to take Olmehold 10 Tablet for the long term if prescribed by the doctor.
No, Olmehold 10 Tablet does not cause weight gain. Maintain proper weight by eating healthy food and exercising regularly.
Olmehold 10 Tablet should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers. Please consult the doctor before starting Olmehold 10 Tablet if you are breastfeeding.
Olmehold 10 Tablet should be used with other blood pressure medicines only if prescribed by the doctor. Taking Olmehold 10 Tablet with aliskiren or ACE inhibitors, such as enalapril, captopril, lisinopril or ramipril may cause interactions. Therefore, consult the doctor if you are taking these medicines.
Stopping Olmehold 10 Tablet may lead to increased blood pressure with a risk of heart attack and stroke in the future. Therefore, do not discontinue Olmehold 10 Tablet without consulting your doctor.
Seek immediate medical attention if you suspect an overdose of Olmehold 10 Tablet . Symptoms of overdose are dizziness, fainting and fast heartbeat.
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