Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Olmesartan Medoxomil (20mg) + Atorvastatin (10mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
User Rating	4.5
User Reviews	472

FAQ

What if you forget to take Olmesar AV Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg Tablet Reviews

Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg is a combination of two medicines used to treat high blood pressure associated with high cholesterol levels. Lowering the blood pressure helps in preventing future heart attack and stroke.

Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg can be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. You can help this medicine work better by making a few changes to your lifestyle such as keeping active, stopping smoking, and eating a low salt and low-fat diet.

Nausea, diarrhea, taste change, stomach pain, taste change, and constipation are some common side effects of this medicine. It may also cause sleepiness and dizziness, do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or do not go away. It is advised to avoid potassium rich food while taking this medicine. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, and electrolytes level while taking this medicine.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems or severe dehydration. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

How Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg Tablet Works

Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg is a combination of two medicines: Olmesartan Medoxomil and Atorvastatin which treat high blood pressure and cholesterol.

How to Use Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg Tablet

In High blood pressure with high cholesterol: Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also effectively reduces the high cholesterol levels in your body. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and managing the blood pressure reduces the risk of having a stroke, heart attack or kidney problems in future. This helps you remain healthier for longer. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.

Uses of Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg Tablet

High blood pressure with high cholesterol

Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^UNSAFE

Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Liver ^CAUTION

Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg.

Pregnancy ^UNSAFE

Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Quick Tips

Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
Olmesar AV 20 mg/10 mg treats high blood pressure that is also associated with high cholesterol levels.
Together they lower your risk of heart attack and stroke.
Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
Inform your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if you have fever, a sick feeling or dark urine.