apollo
0
Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Olmesar H 40 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It contains Olmesartan medoximil and Hydrochlorothiazide, which relaxes and widens the narrowed blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels, and the heart can pump more efficiently. Also, it removes extra water/fluid and certain electrolyte overload from the body. In some cases, you may experience side effects such as nausea, upset stomach, dehydration, headache, diarrhoea, electrolyte imbalance, dizziness, and decreased blood pressure. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
Read more
rxMedicinePrescription drug

Whats That

tooltip

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Olmesar H 40 Tablet

Olmesar H 40 Tablet belongs to a group of medications called 'anti-hypertensives' primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the blood's force against the artery wall is high. As a result, it increases the risk of heart-related diseases like heart attack, heart failure, stroke, irregular heartbeat, and other complications.

Olmesar H 40 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Olmesartan medoximil and Hydrochlorothiazide. Olmesartan medoximil is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) that blocks the hormone angiotensin, thereby relaxing and widening the narrowed blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels, and the heart can pump more efficiently. On the other hand, Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic or water pill that works by removing extra water/fluid and certain electrolyte overload from the body. Together, Olmesar H 40 Tablet lowers blood pressure and fluid overload.

You can take Olmesar H 40 Tablet with food or without food with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience nausea, upset stomach, dehydration, headache, diarrhoea, electrolyte imbalance, dizziness, and decreased blood pressure. Most of these side effects of Olmesar H 40 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor tells you. In rare cases, Olmesar H 40 Tablet can cause a condition that results in a skeletal muscle problem, leading to further kidney failure. If you notice unexplained muscle pain, dark colour urine, tenderness, or weakness, especially if you also have a fever or unexplained tiredness, immediately contact the doctor. Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Let your doctor know about this, as it may cause a rise in blood pressure and increase heart disease and stroke risk. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from kidney, liver, or heart disease or are diabetic. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not take Olmesar H 40 Tablet as it is a category D pregnancy drug and may harm the baby. Do not use Olmesar H 40 Tablet if you cannot urinate, are dehydrated, have low blood pressure (hypotension), and have or have had cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping of blood flow to the heart). Please tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or are allergic to this medicine.

Uses of Olmesar H 40 Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Directions for Use

Swallow the medicine as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Olmesar H 40 Tablet is primarily used to treat high blood pressure. Olmesar H 40 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Olmesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide. Olmesartan medoximil is a prodrug and breaks down into active form, i.e., olmesartan once absorbed in the GIT (Gastrointestinal tract). It is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) that blocks the hormone angiotensin and relaxes blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels, and the heart can pump more efficiently. Hydrochlorothiazide (diuretic or water pill); removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Together, both lower fluid overload, and blood pressure, improve blood flow and reduce the future risk of a heart attack.

How Olmesar H 40 Tablet Works

Olmesar H 40 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Olmesartan medoximil and Hydrochlorothiazide. Olmesartan medoximil is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) that blocks the hormone angiotensin, thereby relaxing and widening the narrowed blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels, and the heart can pump more efficiently. On the other hand, Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic or water pill that works by removing extra water/fluid and certain electrolyte overload from the body. Together, Olmesar H 40 Tablet lowers blood pressure and fluid overload.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Olmesar H 40 Tablet

  • Stuffy nose/sore throat
  • Nausea
  • Upset stomach
  • Headache
  • High level of uric acid
  • Diarrhoea
  • Electrolyte imbalance
  • Dehydration
  • Dizziness
  • Decreased blood pressure

What if I have taken an overdose of Olmesar H 40 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Olmesar H 40 Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include lightheadedness, fainting, and fast or slow heart rate. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not use Olmesar H 40 Tablet if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or unable to urinate (anuria). If you have diabetes and taking Olmesar H 40 Tablet with other blood pressure-lowering pills like 'aliskiren', immediately stop taking both together and consult a doctor. Besides this, it is contraindicated in low blood pressure (hypotension), cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping of blood flow to the heart), and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). Olmesar H 40 Tablet may pass into breast milk, so before starting Olmesar H 40 Tablet , either you need to stop nursing, or you should not take Olmesar H 40 Tablet while breastfeeding. Please inform your doctor before surgery if you are taking Olmesar H 40 Tablet as it needs to be stopped because it might lower the blood pressure further if taken along with local anaesthesia. Avoid potassium salt or its substitute intake while using Olmesar H 40 Tablet to avoid any electrolyte imbalance. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip
Olmesartan medoxomilAliskiren
Critical
HydrochlorothiazideDofetilide
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

Login/Sign Up

Olmesartan medoxomilAliskiren
Critical
How does the drug interact with Olmesar H 40 Tablet:
Using aliskiren together with olmesartan may increase the risk of serious side effects (kidney problems, low blood pressure, and high potassium levels in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Olmesar H 40 Tablet with Aliskiren is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, they can be taken if advised by a doctor. You should seek medical attention if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat.It is crucial that you continue to consume enough fluids while taking these medications. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
HydrochlorothiazideDofetilide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Olmesar H 40 Tablet:
Taking Dofetilide and Olmesar H 40 Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm which can be severe. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Dofetilide and Olmesar H 40 Tablet together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
HydrochlorothiazideCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Olmesar H 40 Tablet:
Taking Cisapride and Olmesar H 40 Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm which can be severe. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Cisapride and Olmesar H 40 Tablet together is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Olmesartan medoxomilFosinopril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Olmesar H 40 Tablet:
Coadministration of Olmesar H 40 Tablet with fosinopril may cause low blood pressure, kidney problems, and may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Olmesar H 40 Tablet together with fosinopril may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Olmesartan medoxomilLisinopril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Olmesar H 40 Tablet:
Coadministration of Olmesar H 40 Tablet with lisinopril may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Olmesar H 40 Tablet together with lisinopril may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Olmesartan medoxomilPotassium iodide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Olmesar H 40 Tablet:
Coadministration of Olmesar H 40 Tablet with potassium iodide may increase potassium levels in the blood. (High potassium levels can cause hyperkalemia, which can lead to kidney failure, muscular paralysis, abnormal heart rhythm, and cardiac arrest in extreme cases).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Olmesar H 40 Tablet together with potassium iodide may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is important to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these medications. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Olmesartan medoxomilTriamterene
Severe
How does the drug interact with Olmesar H 40 Tablet:
Taking Olmesar H 40 Tablet with triamterene may increase potassium levels in the blood. (High potassium levels can cause hyperkalemia, which can lead to kidney failure, muscular paralysis, abnormal heart rhythm, and cardiac arrest in extreme cases).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Olmesar H 40 Tablet with triamterene may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Olmesartan medoxomilTrimethoprim
Severe
How does the drug interact with Olmesar H 40 Tablet:
Taking Olmesar H 40 Tablet with trimethoprim may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Olmesar H 40 Tablet with trimethoprim may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Olmesartan medoxomilEnalapril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Olmesar H 40 Tablet:
Coadministration of Olmesar H 40 Tablet with enalapril can elevate the risk of adverse effects such as low blood pressure, kidney impairment, and hyperkalemia (high blood potassium). Hyperkalemia can cause kidney failure, strong paralysis, abnormal heart rhythm, and cardiac arrest in extreme instances. If you are elderly, dehydrated, or have renal disease, diabetes, or severe heart failure, you are more prone to develop hyperkalemia while taking these medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Olmesar H 40 Tablet together with enalapril may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, contact your doctor immediately if you experience signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia, such as nausea, vomiting, confusion, numbness, tingling in hands and feet, and irregular heartbeat. It is advised to limit the intake of potassium-rich foods like tomatoes, bananas, mangoes, beans, and potassium-containing supplements. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting your doctor.
Olmesartan medoxomilLithium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Olmesar H 40 Tablet:
Taking lithium with Olmesar H 40 Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of lithium .

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Olmesar H 40 Tablet alongside lithium can lead to interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you develop sleepiness, dizziness, confusion, loose stools, vomiting, muscular weakness, muscle incoordination, a shaking sensation, blurred vision, ringing in the ears, excessive thirst, and/or increased urination, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE-12.5MG+OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL-40MGPotassium rich foods, Calcium rich foods
Moderate

Drug-Food Interactions

Login/Sign Up

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE-12.5MG+OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL-40MGPotassium rich foods, Calcium rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Lentils, Orange Juice, Oranges, Raisins, Potatoes, Salmon Dried, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Coconut Water, Beans, Beetroot, Broccoli, Bananas, Apricots, Avocado, Yogurt, Tofu Set With Calcium, Ragi, Seasame Seeds, Kale, Milk, Almonds, Bok Choy, Calcium-Fortified Soy Milk, Cheese

How to manage the interaction:
Consumption of Olmesar H 40 Tablet with potassium-containing salt substitutes may increase the potassium levels in the body. Avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes while being treated with Olmesar H 40 Tablet.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Consume antioxidant-rich food. Blueberries, cherries, tomatoes, squash, and bell peppers are high in antioxidants.
  • Eat natural diuretic foods. Asparagus, beets, green beans, grapes, onion, leafy greens, pineapple, leeks, pumpkin, and garlic are all-natural diuretic foods.
  • Use healthy cooking oils like soybean, olive, canola, and coconut oil.
  • You should avoid refined foods such as white bread, spaghetti, sugar, and red meat.
  • Reduce or eliminate Trans fatty acids, which are found in commercially baked items such as cookies, cakes, crackers, French fries, onion rings, doughnuts, and processed foods.
  • Avoid consumption of too much salt or salty food.
  • Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.
  • Regular physical activity or exercise like walking improves your blood flow.
  • Avoid chronic stress, as it can raise your blood pressure.
  • Spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
  • Quitting smoking and alcohol consumption is the best strategy to lower the risk of many health complications.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

Olmesar H 40 Tablet Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
  • Olmezest H 40 Tablet 10's

    by Others

    27.00per tablet
  • Olmat-40 H Tablet 15's

    by Others

    26.28per tablet
  • Pinom-H 40 Tablet 15's

    by AYUR

    27.69per tablet
  • Olkem 40 H Tablet 15's

    by Others

    29.43per tablet
  • Olsertain-H 40 Tablet 15's

    by Others

    15.90per tablet
bannner image

Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol and Olmesar H 40 Tablet to avoid unpleasant side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, and liver damage.

bannner image

Pregnancy

Caution

Olmesar H 40 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as it is a category D pregnancy drug. This medicine may cause fetal damage and can affect the unborn baby (fetus).

bannner image

Breast Feeding

Caution

Olmesar H 40 Tablet is known to pass breast milk, but its effect on the baby is unknown. So, before breastfeeding, let your doctor know about this. Either you need to stop breastfeeding for using Olmesar H 40 Tablet , or you need to stop takingOlmesar H 40 Tablet .

bannner image

Driving

Unsafe

Drive with caution. Olmesar H 40 Tablet usually causes drowsiness and affects driving ability.

bannner image

Liver

Caution

Olmesar H 40 Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a liver disease history. Your doctor will have to change the dosage depending on your medical condition and your reaction to treatment.

bannner image

Kidney

Caution

Olmesar H 40 Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a kidney disease history. Your doctor will have to change the dosage depending on your medical condition and your reaction to treatment.

bannner image

Children

Caution

Efficacy and safety of Olmesar H 40 Tablet have not been established in children. If prescribed, it should be strictly under medical supervision and only if the benefits outweigh the harm.

FAQs

Olmesar H 40 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), a chronic condition in which the blood's force against the artery wall is high.

Olmesar H 40 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Olmesartan medoximil and Hydrochlorothiazide. Olmesartan medoximil is a prodrug and breaks down into active form, i.e., olmesartan once absorbed in the GIT (Gastrointestinal tract). It is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) that blocks the hormone angiotensin, thereby relaxing and widening the narrowed blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels, and the heart can pump more efficiently. On the other hand, Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic or water pill that works by removing extra water/fluid and certain electrolyte overload from the body. Together, Olmesar H 40 Tablet lowers the fluid overload, raises blood pressure, improves blood flow, and reduces the future risk of a heart attack and stroke.

Yes, Olmesar H 40 Tablet can cause dizziness. It is advised to avoid driving or operate any heavy machinery while taking Olmesar H 40 Tablet . In case you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is advised to rest for some time until you feel better.

It's unlikely that Olmesar H 40 Tablet affects fertility in men or women. However, in some cases, some water pills like hydrochlorothiazide may lead to erectile dysfunction. For the best advice, please consult your doctor.

In case you have missed a dose of Olmesar H 40 Tablet , you are advised to take it as soon as you remember. However, try not to miss a dose in the first place; if it's time for you to take your next dose, then do not take both doses together. Take only one dose; taking a double dose of Olmesar H 40 Tablet will lead to low blood pressure.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Atlanta Arcade, Marol Church Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059, INDIA.
Other Info - OLM0029

Disclaimer

While we strive to provide complete, accurate, and expert-reviewed content on our 'Platform', we make no warranties or representations and disclaim all responsibility and liability for the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the aforementioned content. The content on our platform is for informative purposes only, and may not cover all clinical/non-clinical aspects. Reliance on any information and subsequent action or inaction is solely at the user's risk, and we do not assume any responsibility for the same. The content on the Platform should not be considered or used as a substitute for professional and qualified medical advice. Please consult your doctor for any query pertaining to medicines, tests and/or diseases, as we support, and do not replace the doctor-patient relationship.

Author Details

Doctor imageWe provide you with authentic, trustworthy and relevant information

whatsapp Floating Button

Add to Cart