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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Dec 13, 2024 | 11:26 AM IST
Olmy-D 40 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure. It contains Olmesartan Medoxomil and Indapamide, which relaxes blood vessels and allows the blood to flow more smoothly and makes the heart to pump more efficiently. Also, it removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Thus, it lowers fluid overload and blood pressure and improves blood flow. It may cause side effects such as headaches, nausea, or dizziness. Avoid using this medicine if you cannot urinate, are dehydrated, have low blood pressure, or have a cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping blood flow to the heart). 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.
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Not Returnable

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Jan-27

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About Olmy-D 40 Tablet

Olmy-D 40 Tablet is a combination of blood pressure-lowering medicine (Olmesartan Medoxomil) and water pills or diuretics (Indapamide) primarily used to treat high blood pressure. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery wall increases. As a result, it leads to heart disease, irregular heartbeat, and other complications.

Olmy-D 40 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Olmesartan Medoxomil and Indapamide. Olmesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) that works by blocking the hormone angiotensin, thereby relaxing blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently. Indapamide is a diuretic or water pill that removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Together it lowers fluid overload and blood pressure and improves blood flow.

You can take Olmy-D 40 Tablet with food or without food. It should be swallowed whole 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 headaches, nausea, or dizziness. Most of these side effects of Olmy-D 40 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your 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 can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from kidney, liver, heart disease, or diabetes. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please tell your doctor so that the dosage of Olmy-D 40 Tablet can be prescribed accordingly. Do not use the Olmy-D 40 Tablet if you cannot urinate,  are dehydrated, have low blood pressure (hypotension), or have a cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping blood flow to the heart). Please tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or are allergic to this medicine. Reducing the amount of table salt (sodium chloride) in your food often relieves the swelling of the body.

Uses of Olmy-D 40 Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Medicinal Benefits

Olmy-D 40 Tablet is a combination medication, generally used when a single medicine is ineffective in controlling blood pressure. Olmy-D 40 Tablet is used to treat hypertension, whereas Olmesartan Medoxomil works by relaxing the blood vessels. On the other hand, Indapamide, a diuretic, works by increasing the amount of urine passed out from the kidneys, lowering blood pressure. Together it lowers the overall raised blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems.

Directions for Use

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

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Olmy-D 40 Tablet

  • Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
  • Cold extremities
  • Drowsiness
  • Gastrointestinal disturbances
  • Nausea
  • Fatigue

Drug Warnings

It is recommended not to use if you are allergic to any component present in the Olmy-D 40 Tablet . Inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had a heart attack, kidney disease, or liver disease, are pregnant women, or planning to get pregnant and breastfeed women. 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). Olmy-D 40 Tablet can pass into breast milk, but its effect on the baby is unknown. So, it is better to tell your doctor if you take Olmy-D 40 Tablet and breastfeeding.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Olmy-D 40 Tablet may interact with other high blood pressure-lowering pills (benazepril, metoprolol, ramipril, hydrochlorothiazide, simvastatin, diltiazem, verapamil, azilsartan, benazepril, lisinopril, amiloride), medicines used to treat erectile dysfunction (sildenafil), antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin, rifampicin), antifungal (itraconazole, ketoconazole), anti-HIV drugs (ritonavir), anti-epilepsy medicines (carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone), immune-suppressing drugs (cyclosporine, tacrolimus), and pain killers (ibuprofen, aspirin).

Drug-Food Interactions: Olmy-D 40 Tablet severely interacts with grapefruit, grapefruit juices, and St. John’s wort (a plant used to treat depression). Hence it should not be taken with Olmy-D 40 Tablet .

Drug-Disease Interactions: Olmy-D 40 Tablet should not be given to people with cardiogenic shock (when the heart fails to pump required blood to the body), heart valve problem (stenosis), low blood pressure (hypotension), coronary heart disease, liver disease, renal impairment, or heart failure.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • METOPROLOL
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • RAMIPRIL
  • IBUPROFEN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • ASPIRIN
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • PRIMIDONE
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • RITONAVIR
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • SIMVASTATIN
  • SILDENAFIL

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.
  • Regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the
  • week. Doing this can help lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm Hg.
  • Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
  • Limit sodium chloride (table salt) intake in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for
  • most adults.
  • If you are taking alcohol, then only one serving for women and two servings for men is advisable.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
  • Avoid chronic stress, as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spend time with your loved ones to cope
  • with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
  • Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation, immediately contact your doctor.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat
  • cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil can help lower your elevated blood pressure.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hypertension: The blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels leading to hypertension. High blood pressure is expressed as systolic/diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats or pumps out blood. Diastolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries between the heartbeats. Blood pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg) by a blood pressure monitor called a sphygmomanometer. Some of the symptoms are headache, dizziness, nosebleeds, altered vision, chest pain, weakness, and shortness of breath. However, most of the time, the signs and symptoms of hypertension are none.

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Alcohol

Caution

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Olmy-D 40 Tablet to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Olmy-D 40 Tablet is recommended to use during pregnancy. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Let your doctor know if you are a nursing mother before taking Olmy-D 40 Tablet ; your doctor will decide whether Olmy-D 40 Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Driving after taking Olmy-D 40 Tablet is not recommended as it may occasionally cause drowsiness or fatigue.

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Liver

Caution

Olmy-D 40 Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Olmy-D 40 Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Use of Olmy-D 40 Tablet in children less than 1 year of age is not recommended as the safety and efficacy of Olmy-D 40 Tablet in these age groups have not yet been established.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India.
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FAQs

Olmy-D 40 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
Usually, Olmy-D 40 Tablet is safe to prescribe to elderly patients as no overall difference in safety and efficacy of the medicine is found.
Olmy-D 40 Tablet should only be taken if prescribed by the doctor as they may advise this medicine after checking all the medical conditions of the patient. If required they will adjust the dosage.
Certain factors can cause high blood pressure, like obesity, age, genetics, inactivity and poor diet.
There are several serious health conditions associated with high blood pressure including Atherosclerosis (buildup of or fatty material inside walls of the blood vessels), Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, and Eye Disease. Thus, itis important to maintain normal blood pressure to avoid such risks.
Blood pressure is the physical force exerted by blood against the blood vessels. Each time the heart beats, the heart pumps blood into arteries.
Blood pressure changes up and down depending on your activities, as blood pressure becomes high during exercise. Even blood pressure is high during the day than at night. Bloodpressureincreasewith age particularly tends to go up as we grow old.
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a lifelong disease that can be managed effectively with treatment withOlmy-D 40 Tablet , and make some modifications in lifestyle. However, if treatment is stopped, it will return reasonably quickly.
Taking Olmy-D 40 Tablet may cause dehydration. So, to avoid dehydration, drink plenty of fluids, and inform your doctor if you feel extremely thirsty.
It's unlikely that Olmy-D 40 Tablet affects fertility in men or women. However, some water pills like hydrochlorothiazide may lead to erectile dysfunction. There's not enough evidence to say for certain. For the best advice, consult your doctor.
Try not to skip a dose in the first place. However, if you have missed a dose of Olmy-D 40 Tablet , you are advised to take it as soon as you remember. 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 Olmy-D 40 Tablet will lead to low blood pressure.
Olmy-D 40 Tablet can be safely taken as long as your doctor prescribes it. Conditions such as high blood pressure are life-long conditions, and one should not abruptly discontinue it without discussing it with a doctor.
You are advised not to inform your doctor and monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before stopping the medicine. Depending upon your current blood pressure readings, there is a possibility your doctor may lower your medicine dosage and not recommend discontinuing it.
Olmy-D 40 Tablet may start working within 2 weeks; however, it may take 8 weeks to notice the full benefits of the medicine. Continue taking Olmy-D 40 Tablet for the prescribed duration to notice the complete effects.
Take Olmy-D 40 Tablet exactly as advised by the doctor. Taking it at the same time daily will help you remember taking the medicine.
Yes, Olmy-D 40 Tablet may cause dizziness, particularly on standing up suddenly. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly; lie down and get up only when you feel better.
Follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Manage stress by doing meditation. Limit salt and processed foods.
Olmy-D 40 Tablet is not known to cause weight gain. Maintain a proper weight by eating healthy food and exercising regularly. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns regarding weight gain.
Olmy-D 40 Tablet may cause serious side effects like rash, itching, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, painful joints, and chest tightness. Consult the doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.
Taking Olmy-D 40 Tablet during surgery may further lower the blood pressure when combined with anaesthetics. Therefore, consult the doctor if you are due to undergo any surgery; the doctor may advise you to stop taking Olmy-D 40 Tablet prior to surgery.
Common side effects of Olmy-D 40 Tablet are headache, nausea, or dizziness. Most of these side effects of Olmy-D 40 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

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