OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL+CILNIDIPINE is a combination of blood pressure-lowering medicine, and novel calcium channel blockers primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the blood's force against the artery wall is high. As a result, it leads to heart disease, irregular heartbeat, and other complications.
OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL+CILNIDIPINE contains Olmesartan medoxomil and Cilnidipine. This combination helps lower raised blood pressure effectively. Olmesartan works by blocking the hormone angiotensin, thereby relaxing blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently. Cilnidipine blocks the activities of the calcium channels present in the blood vessels of the heart. This reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.
It would be best if you take OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL+CILNIDIPINE with food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. Your doctor will advise you on the dose and duration based on your medical condition. You may experience headache, nausea, peripheral oedema (swelling of legs/hands), or dizziness in some cases. Most of these side effects of OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL+CILNIDIPINE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Let your doctor know about this, as it may cause a rise in blood pressure and increase the risk of getting stroke and heart disease. OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL+CILNIDIPINE should be taken with caution in patients with chest pain (angina), kidney disease, heart failure, low blood pressure (hypotension), and cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping of blood flow to the heart). If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please tell your doctor so that the dosage of OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL+CILNIDIPINE can be prescribed accordingly. Please inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or are allergic to this medicine.
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OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL+CILNIDIPINE contains Olmesartan medoxomil and Clindipine, which together help in lowering raised blood pressure effectively. Olmesartan works by blocking the hormone angiotensin, thereby relaxing blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently. Cilnidipine blocks the activities of the calcium channels present in the blood vessels of the heart. This reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke.
OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL+CILNIDIPINE should not be given to people allergic to OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL+CILNIDIPINE, have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), and also people who had a heart attack, kidney disease, liver disease, pregnant women or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women. Besides this, it is contraindicated in low blood pressure (hypotension), cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping of blood flow to the heart), and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL+CILNIDIPINE can pass into breast milk, but its effect on the baby is not known. So, it is better to tell your doctor if you are taking OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL+CILNIDIPINE and breastfeeding. Grapefruit juice and St. John's wort plant should not be consumed when taking OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL+CILNIDIPINE as it is contraindicated. Drinking alcohol while using OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL+CILNIDIPINE can cause you to have low blood pressure, so avoid intake of alcoholic beverages.
OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL+CILNIDIPINE can lower your blood pressure causing dizziness and drowsiness. It can also cause orthostatic hypotension (sudden fall in blood pressure while standing). So try to avoid intake of OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL+CILNIDIPINE with alcoholic beverages.
OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL+CILNIDIPINE is pregnancy risk category D medicine which may cause harm to the fetus or unborn baby. So, when pregnancy is detected, discontinue OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL+CILNIDIPINE as soon as possible and consult the doctor.
OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL+CILNIDIPINE passes into the breast milk. But its effect on the baby is not clear. However, contacting the doctor before intake of OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL+CILNIDIPINE is advisable.
OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL+CILNIDIPINE may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive. Taking OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL+CILNIDIPINE may lower your blood pressure
OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL+CILNIDIPINE to be taken with caution, especially if you have a liver disease history. Your doctor will have to change the dosage depending on your medical condition and your reaction to treatment.
OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL+CILNIDIPINE is not recommended in patients with chronic kidney disease (severe renal impairment). Please inform your doctor if you had a history of kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose if required based on your condition.
OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL+CILNIDIPINE is not recommended in children. The safety and efficacy of OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL+CILNIDIPINE in children have not yet been established
Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation, immediately contact your doctor.
Blood pressure: It is the measurement of the force that our heart uses to pump blood to all body parts. Hypertension is a chronic condition when blood pressure is too high. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when the blood supply to the heart is blocked). High blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. High blood pressure can be diagnosed with the help of a blood pressure monitor or sphygmomanometer. Systolic pressure is the pressure when the heart pumps blood out. On the other hand, diastolic pressure is when your heart is at the resting stage between heartbeats. If your blood pressure is 140/90 mm of Hg, it means the systolic pressure is 140 mm of Hg, and diastolic pressure is 90 mm of Hg. Ideal blood pressure should be between 90/60 mm of Hg and 120/80 mm of Hg.