Olmesartan Medoxomil & Chlorthalidone Tablets
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HOW TO USE OLMO CT TABLET
HOW OLMO CT TABLET WORKS
Description
INTRODUCTION
Olmo CT 40mg/12.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines. It helps to control high blood pressure in different ways. If high blood pressure is not treated it can lead to heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure.
You can take Olmo CT 40mg/12.5mg Tablet with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. It contains a diuretic (water pill) and will make you urinate more so, it is best to avoid taking this medicine within four hours of going to bed. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you stop taking it your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.
The most common side effect is dizziness. Other side effects include feeling tired, nausea, diarrhea, headache, and decreased blood pressure. Frequent urination is not a side effect of this medicine. It is the purpose of chlorthalidone and helps control your blood pressure. You may experience other possible side effects, but most are rare. Make sure you read the leaflet that comes with your medicines and tell your doctor if you are bothered by side effects or they do not go away. It may be possible to adjust your dose or try a different medicine.
This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy and you should ask your doctor before taking it if you have kidney or liver disease, heart trouble or diabetes. Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may cause side effects.
USES OF OLMO CT TABLET
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
BENEFITS OF OLMO CT TABLET
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
SIDE EFFECTS OF OLMO CT TABLET
Common side effects of Olmo CT
- Nausea
- Taste change
- Diarrhea
- Upset stomach
- Weakness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Increased blood uric acid
- Increased blood lipid level
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Glucose intolerance
- Decreased blood pressure
SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney
Use of Olmo CT 40mg/12.5mg Tablet is not recommended in these patients.

Liver
Use of Olmo CT 40mg/12.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE OLMO CT TABLET?
What is the valid prescription?
In order for a prescription to be valid it must include: Patient Name (full name, no initials) Date prescription was written Drug Name (Brand name, Generic name if available) Drug Strength (How many mg, mEq, grams, etc.) Dosage Form (Tablets, Capsules, Ointment, Creams, Spray, etc.) Correct and Valid Directions (How often to take it and how to take it) Quantity to Dispense (number of capsules, tablets, packs, etc. & volume of liquids) Prescriber Signature (Doctors, dentists, etc.) DEA Number (required for controls) Prescriber address and phone number A lot of times, prescriptions are given back to patients because at least one of the above requirements were missing or invalid. If this happens, you would have to go back to your doctor's office to get it fixed. The best thing to do when your doctor writes your prescription, is to spend 1-2 minutes looking at your prescription to make sure everything looks good before going to the pharmacy. Sometimes it may be hard to read your doctor's handwriting. If that is the case, ask your doctor what he/she has written when you are handed your prescription and make sure the prescription has met the requirements.
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