Olmesartan Medoxomil+Cilnidipine+Chlorthalidone / Chlortalidone

• Olmesartan Medoxomil+Cilnidipine+Chlorthalidone / Chlortalidone is used for the treatment of high blood pressure.

When should one not use Olmesartan Medoxomil+Cilnidipine+Chlorthalidone / Chlortalidone

• If you are allergic to any ingredients present in Olmesartan Medoxomil+Cilnidipine+Chlorthalidone / Chlortalidone.
• If you are pregnant.
• If you have diabetes or kidney-related disorders and taking aliskiren to treat high blood pressure.
• If you suffer from severe low blood pressure or experienced shock recently.
• As it is a combination of 3 different components, any condition which is contraindicated with any of these when taken alone should be considered contraindicated for this combination.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Electrolyte imbalance
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Indigestion
• Vomiting

Other General Warnings

• You have an underlying medical condition such as very low blood pressure, heart disorder, liver or kidney problem, diabetes, problems with your adrenal glands etc.
• You develop any allergic reaction after taking Olmesartan Medoxomil+Cilnidipine+Chlorthalidone / Chlortalidone.
• You are on a low-salt diet.
• You have gout.
• You have severe diarrhoea or/and vomiting.
• You are on treatment with high doses of water pills (furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide).
• Your doctor has told you that you have high blood potassium levels.
• This medicine is not recommended for use in children.
• You are elderly (65 years or older).
• You are pregnant, think you may be or are planning to have a baby.
• You are taking other medicines to treat high blood pressure like ramipril, lisinopril, aliskiren etc.

How Does It Work?

• Olmesartan works by blocking the action of angiotensin II, a natural substance in the body that causes the blood vessels to tighten.
• Cilnidipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes the blood vessels. Together they help relax blood vessels and allow the blood to flow easily.
• Chlorthalidone works by controlling the blood pressure by removing the excess water from the body. Thereby, increase in the urine is the outcome.

Interactions with other medicines

• Certain medicines may affect the way Olmesartan Medoxomil+Cilnidipine+Chlorthalidone / Chlortalidone works or this medicine itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Inform your doctor about any other medicines, herbal preparations and supplements you are currently taking or might take to avoid any interaction with this combination of medicine.
• Especially if you are taking potassium supplements, water pills, blood thinning medications like heparin, medicines used to relieve pain, swelling and inflammation like ibuprofen, aceclofenac, medicines for lowering the cholesterol, anti-epileptic medicines, other blood pressure medicines, certain antacids.
• Concomitant use of Olmesartan Medoxomil+Cilnidipine+Chlorthalidone / Chlortalidone along with medicines for brain-related disorders like lithium is not recommended.

Interactions with food items

• It is recommended to avoid foods rich in potassium like spinach, broccoli, banana, potatoes, etc.

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