Similar Medicine Of Olsertain-AM Tablet 15s
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Create ABHAIntroduction to Olsertain-AM Tablet 15s
It is the combination of two medicines effective in controlling high blood pressure. This medicine reduces blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and easily pumps blood through the heart to reach the whole body. This reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke.
How Olsertain-AM Tablet 15s works
This is a combined pharmaceutical formulation containing Olmesartan medoxomil and Amlodipine. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker and Olmesartan medoxomil works to block Angiotensin receptors that block the action of angiotensin II resulting in relaxation and widen the blood vessels. These drugs together make blood pumping through the heart more efficient by relaxing the blood vessels and work successfully in effectively reducing high blood pressure.
How To Use Olsertain-AM Tablet 15s
- Take the dose and maintain the frequency following the advice of a healthcare professional.
- The entire medicine can be consumed in one go without breaking, chewing or crushing it.
- Take it daily at a fixed time and it is your choice to take it before or after food.
Special Precautions About Olsertain-AM Tablet 15s
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic or have kidney or liver or dehydration problem before starting the medicine.
- Consumption of alcohol should be avoided as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure.
- Recommended to monitor your blood pressure regularly.
Benefits Of Olsertain-AM Tablet 15s
- It is used to treat hypertension.
- It decrease the risk of heart attack and kidney probems.
- Decrease the blood pressure and relaxes the blood vessels.
Side Effects Of Olsertain-AM Tablet 15s
- Sleepiness
- Headache
- Taste change
- Ankle swelling
- Increased triglyceride level in blood
- Peripheral edema
- Palpitations
- Upset stomach
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
What If I Missed A Dose Of Olsertain-AM Tablet 15s
- Use the medicine as you remember to take.
- If the next dose is near then Skip the missed Dose.
- Do not double up for the missed Dose.
- If you miss doses frequently then consult your Doctor.
Health And Lifestyle
Drug Interaction
- NSAIDs
- Simvastatin
Drug Food Interaction
- Potassium-rick Foods
- Grapefruit juice
Disease Explanation

Hypertension (more commonly known as high blood pressure), is a condition in which the force of blood against your artery walls is too high. This eventually damages your arteries and leads to serious issues like heart disease or stroke.
Safety Advice for Olsertain-AM Tablet 15s
- High risk
- Moderate risk
- Safe
Caution must be taken by the patients suffering from severe liver disease.
Caution must be taken by the patients suffering from severe liver disease.
One should avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine; it may cause some serious health issues.
Side effects like nausea, dizziness may impair the driving ability.
It is unsafe to take this drug during pregnancy.
It is unsafe to take this drug during breastfeeding.
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Written By
Rakshita Garg
M.Pharma
Content Updated on
Monday, 9 December, 2024