Omnitan H Strip Of 10 Tablets

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Omnitan H Strip Of 10 Tablets Description

Omnitan H Strip Of 10 Tablets is a combination of Hydrochlorothiazide and Losartan. It is an antihypertensive medicine.

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Contains	Hydrochlorothiazide(12.5 Mg) + Losartan(50.0 Mg)
Therapy	ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE

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Uses

Contraindications

Side effects

Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Omnitan H Strip Of 10 Tablets

Treatment of high blood pressure when Hydrochlorothiazide and Losartan alone is not able to control blood pressure

Contraindications of Omnitan H Strip Of 10 Tablets

If you are allergic to this medicine or any of the ingredient of this medicine
If you are allergic to sulfonamide medicines such as co-trimoxazole
If you have a low level of potassium & sodium or high levels of calcium in your blood
If you have serious liver disorders and problems related to bile duct (canal connecting liver to intestine) like cholestasis
If you have kidney disease due to which you are not producing enough urine
If you have diabetes or kidney problem and taking a medicine for high blood pressure like Aliskiren
If you have gout
If you are pregnant for more than 3 months

Side effects of Omnitan H Strip Of 10 Tablets

Cough, nasal congestion and sinusitis
Nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain and indigestion
Chest pain and tiredness
Muscle pain, back pain and pain in the legs
Headache, weakness, dizziness and sleeplessness
Kidney and liver dysfunction
Low blood sugar levels

Precautions and Warnings of Omnitan H Strip Of 10 Tablets

Pregnancy

Can I take Omnitan H Strip Of 10 Tablets during pregnancy?

Components of this medicine is known to cause fetal abnormalities and death. Thus, it should never be taken during pregnancy
If you are on this medicine and planning pregnancy, inform your doctor as your medicine needs to be changed
By any chance, if a pregnant woman takes this during pregnancy, ultrasound of kidney function and skull is recommended

Breast Feeding

Can I take Omnitan H Strip Of 10 Tablets while breastfeeding?

It is advised not to use this medicine when you are breastfeeding and especially to a premature baby. It can cause excessive urine production and can affect milk production.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Omnitan H Strip Of 10 Tablets?

You may experience dizziness, drowsiness, especially during the start of the treatment or if when the dose is increased. Hence, be cautious while driving or operating any machinery during treatment with this medicine.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Omnitan H Strip Of 10 Tablets?

Consuming alcohol will intensify the effects of this medicine and may cause fall in blood pressure which may be harmful. You are best-advised to avoid alcohol when you are taking this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

If you have a history of swelling of face, lips, throat or tongue due to water retention
If you have blocked arteries of your kidneys or recently had a kidney transplant or have only one functioning kidney
If you experience fainting and giddiness especially after the first dose
If you are planning a pregnancy, this medicine will be changed
If you are facing problems with liver function and related organs-like cholestasis and biliary obstructive
If your kidneys are not functioning correctly or you have underlying kidney disease like renal artery stenosis (Narrow kidney blood vessels)
If you have been experiencing fluid losses within your body due to diarrhoea, vomiting, etc.
If you have serious heart valve-related problems like congestive heart failure, aortic or mitral stenosis and ischaemic cardiopathy
If you are suffering from primary aldosteronism (a condition of excess production of the hormone aldosterone from the adrenal glands)
If you have diabetes as this medicine may affect your blood glucose levels, glucose monitoring is needed
If you have electrolyte imbalance of sodium, magnesium, potassium and have symptoms of dryness of mouth, thirst, drowsiness, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, etc.
If you have galactose intolerance (small intestine's inability to transport and absorb glucose and galactose)
If you develop eye pain and decrease in vision
If you had any skin cancer or developed any skin lesions
If you have gout, diabetes, bronchial asthma or any autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus

Mode of Action of Omnitan H Strip Of 10 Tablets

How Does It Work?

Telmisartan lowers the blood pressure by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin responsible for narrowing of blood vessels and rise in blood pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide acts by increas...

Directions for Use of Omnitan H Strip Of 10 Tablets

This medicine should be consumed as a whole with a sufficient amount of water with or without food
Do not change your dose unless your doctor tells you to do. Never stop this medicine on your own
This medicine tends to catch moisture and should be taken out from blister just before use

Interactions of Omnitan H Strip Of 10 Tablets

Interactions with other medicines

Your blood potassium levels may go down if you are taking steroids, antifungals like Amphotericin
Medicines used to treat depression or other mental conditions like Lithium, Thioridazine and Chlorpromazine
Your blood potassium levels may increase if you are taking potassium supplements (Amiloride, Spironolactone) and Trimethoprim
You may experience low blood sugar if you are taking medicine for diabetes like Insulin and Metformin along with this medicine (severe kidney problems may also arise with Metformin)
This medicine can decrease your blood pressure abruptly if taken with other blood pressure-lowering medicine
Your blood cell production may be hampered if you take this with medicines like Cyclophosphamide and Methotrexate
Medicines used to treat pain and inflammation like Aspirin, Ibuprofen and Naproxen interferes the way this medicine works
You may experience anemia if you are taking medicine like Methyldopa
Concomitant use of Cyclosporin may increase the risk of gout
You may experience abnormal heart rhythms if you are taking medicine for heart failure like Digoxin
Medicines which may not be able to work properly due to increased potassium levels which are used to treat irregular heartbeats like Quinidine, Sotalol and Amiodarone
This medicine can increase blood calcium levels if you are taking vitamin D and calcium supplements
Other medicines like Probenecid, Allopurinol, Atropine, Biperiden and muscle relaxants like Tubocurarine, Cholestyramine and Colestipol

Interactions with food items

Make sure to have a low salt diet because excess salt in your diet may decrease the effects of this medicine.

Storage and disposal of Omnitan H Strip Of 10 Tablets

Store this medicine below 30°C
Keep this medicine in the original container to protect it from light and moisture

Dosage of Omnitan H Strip Of 10 Tablets

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose may include low blood pressure, irregular heart rhythms, dizziness, excessive urination, nausea and vomiting. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your d...

It would be best if you never miss a dose of your blood pressure medicine as it may lead to serious high blood pressure-related problems
If you missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember
If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule
Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Mansi Savla

B. Pharm, PharmD

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Will Omnitan H Strip Of 10 Tablets start lowering my blood pressure immediately after I take this medicine?

A: Blood pressure will not start to lower after you start taking this medicine. It will take 3-4 weeks for your blood pressure to be normalized. This medicine is not recommended to be used in patients who have not received prior therapy for high blood pressure and should preferably be used in patients who had exposure to both the medicines as single tablets previously.

Q: Can I use Omnitan H Strip Of 10 Tablets in kidney and liver disease?

A: This medicine can be used at a normal dose in patients with mild to moderate kidney failure (i.e., creatinine clearance is above 30-50 ml/min). However, it should not be used in severe kidney failure or in patients on hemodialysis. Similarly, this medicine can be used but with caution in patients with mild-moderate liver disease. It should not be used in patients with severe liver impairment.

Q: Is there anything else I need to know before using Omnitan H Strip Of 10 Tablets?

A: Your blood pressure, kidney function and blood potassium levels need to be regularly monitored while you are taking this medicine. Caution is advised (inform your doctor) if you are undergoing any radiography with iodine contrast media. This medicine should not be used in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

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23/02/2025

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