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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:38 PM IST
Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels, improving blood flow, and lowering fluid overload. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, stomach upset, or tiredness. Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet

Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called antihypertensives used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults. Hypertension is a condition in which the force of blood against the walls of the artery is very high. It will be an addition to the workload of the heart and arteries.

Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet is a combination of three drugs, namely: Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker), Chlorthalidone (diuretic), and Olmesartan medoxomil (angiotensin II receptor blocker). Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that works by acting on muscle cells in the artery walls and relaxes muscle cells. Thereby, it relaxes and widens arteries (blood vessels) and improves the blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart. Chlorthalidone belongs to the class of diuretics (water tablets) that works by increasing the removal of excess water and certain salts such as sodium and potassium from the blood. This removal of water from blood reduces the fluid volume circulating through blood vessels and improves blood flow. Olmesartan medoxomil works by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body that causes the narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure. Thereby, Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet widens and relaxes blood vessels. Thus, it lowers high blood pressure.

Take Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, headache, swelling of ankles, feet, hands, arms, or legs, low or high blood pressure, stomach upset, or tiredness. Most of these side effects of Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid taking Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet and consult a doctor. Drive only if you are alert as Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet may cause dizziness or drowsiness. You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure.

Uses of Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Medicinal Benefits

Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet contains Amlodipine, Chlorthalidone and Olmesartan medoxomil used to treat high blood pressure. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic (water tablet) that increases the removal of excess water and certain salts such as sodium and potassium from the blood. This removal of water from blood reduces the fluid volume circulating through blood vessels and improves blood flow. Amlodipine and Olmesartan medoxomil relax and widens blood vessels. Thus, Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet lowers high blood pressure and reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack or other heart problems.

Directions for Use

Take Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet with food to avoid stomach upset, or take it as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Low or high blood pressure
  • Swelling of ankles, feet, hands, arms or legs
  • Stomach upset
  • Tiredness

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid taking Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet and consult a doctor. Avoid taking Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet if you have low levels of sodium or potassium in blood, gout, kidney stones, Addison’s disease (adrenal gland does not produce sufficient steroids), high blood levels of calcium, severe liver or kidney problems. Drive only if you are alert as Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet may cause dizziness or drowsiness. You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet may interact with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (aspirin, indomethacin), antimanic drugs (lithium), blood thinner (heparin), cholesterol-lowering medicine (colesevelam hydrochloride, simvastatin), calcium channel blocker (verapamil, diltiazem), antibiotics (erythromycin, clarithromycin, rifampicin), immunosuppressants (tacrolimus, cyclosporine, everolimus, sirolimus, temsirolimus), water pills (amiloride, spironolactone), heart-related medicines (digoxin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet may interact with St. John’s wort (herbal remedy to treat depression). Also, avoid taking potassium supplements, and salt substitutes containing potassium, or potassium-rich foods such as bananas, sweet potatoes, nuts and noni juice with Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet as it may result in hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in the blood) and cause severe adverse effects. Also, Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet may interact with grapefruit juice and increase the levels of Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet in blood.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid taking Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet if you have low levels of sodium or potassium in the blood, gout, kidney stones, Addison’s disease (adrenal gland does not produce sufficient steroids), high blood levels of calcium, severe liver or kidney problems. If you have diabetes, eye pain or decrease in vision, high cholesterol, low blood pressure, heart, liver, or kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ASPIRIN
  • INDOMETHACIN
  • LITHIUM
  • HEPARIN
  • COLESEVELAM
  • SIMVASTATIN
  • VERAPAMIL
  • DILTIAZEM
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • TACROLIMUS
  • CYCLOSPORINE
  • EVEROLIMUS
  • SIROLIMUS
  • TEMSIROLIMUS
  • AMILORIDE
  • SPIRONOLACTONE
  • DIGOXIN

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Minimize eating processed foods as they contain more sodium. Try to replace salt with spices or herbs to add flavor to the food.

  • Do regular exercise such as cycling, walking, jogging, dancing, or swimming for a minimum of 30 minutes per day.

  • Chronic stress may also cause high blood pressure. Therefore, avoid stress by changing your expectations, and the way you react in certain situations and do activities that you enjoy by making time for yourself.

  • Maintain a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products.

  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing foods in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil which may help in lowering high blood pressure.

  • Quit smoking and avoid the consumption of alcohol.

Special Advise

Monitor your blood pressure regularly and if you notice any fluctuations, please consult a doctor.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Blood pressure is the measurement of the force that the heart uses to pump blood to all parts of the body. Hypertension is a chronic condition in which 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). Additionally, 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 the pressure 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. Normal blood pressure lies in between 90/60 mm of Hg and 120/80 mm of Hg. If the blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg or greater, it is considered high blood pressure.

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Alcohol

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Avoid consumption of alcohol with Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure and cause adverse effects such as dizziness, fainting, light-headedness or headache.

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Pregnancy

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Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet is not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause serious harm to the unborn baby. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

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Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet may be excreted in human milk and harm the baby. Therefore, avoid taking Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding and consult a doctor.

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Driving

Caution

Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel dizzy or drowsy after taking Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet.

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Liver

Caution

Take Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Avoid taking Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet if you have severe liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Avoid taking Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet if you have severe kidney disease.

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Children

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Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness is not established.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Unit No. 94, Shyam-3 Industrial Hub, Changodar, Sanand Ahmedabad GJ 382213 IN
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FAQs

Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults.
Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet contains Amlodipine, Chlorthalidone and Olmesartan medoxomil. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic (water tablet) that increases the removal of excess water and certain salts such as sodium and potassium from the blood. This removal of water from blood reduces the fluid volume circulating through blood vessels and improves blood flow. Amlodipine and Olmesartan medoxomil relaxes and widens blood vessels. Thus, Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet lowers high blood pressure and reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack or other heart problems.
Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid intake of potassium supplements and foods that are rich in potassium such as bananas, sweet potatoes, nuts and noni juice with Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet as it may result in hyperkalaemia (high levels of potassium in the blood) and cause severe adverse effects such as irregular heartbeat, muscle paralysis and kidney failure. Also, avoid taking Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet with grapefruit juice as it increases the levels of Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet in blood.
Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet may cause dizziness in some patients. Therefore, if you feel dizzy after taking Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery.
You are not recommended to take simvastatin with Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet as it may increase the levels of simvastatin in the blood and increase the risk of liver damage and rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue). However, please consult a doctor before taking other medicines with Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet.
You are not recommended to stop taking Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet without consulting your doctor even if you find symptomatic relief as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, take Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while using Olmeran CA 20mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet, please consult your doctor.

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