Olmesat ID 20mg/1.5mg Tablet [Olmesartan Medoxomil (20mg) + Indapamide (1.5mg)]

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Olmesat ID 20mg/1.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Olmesat ID 20mg/1.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

Olmesat ID 20mg/1.5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Olmesat ID 20mg/1.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. 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.

- Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Olmesat ID 20mg/1.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Olmesat ID 20mg/1.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Olmesat ID 20mg/1.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Olmesat ID 20mg/1.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CAUTION

Olmesat ID 20mg/1.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Olmesat ID 20mg/1.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Olmesat ID 20mg/1.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

strip of 10 tablets

Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: CARDIAC

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Store below 30?C

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