Description
Product Introduction
Olsertain-H 40 Tablet is a combination medication used to manage high blood pressure (hypertension). It combines two active ingredients: Olmesartan Medoxomil and Hydrochlorothiazide. High blood pressure, if left untreated, can lead to serious health issues such as heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure. Olsertain-H helps reduce these risks by lowering blood pressure through two complementary mechanisms.
Key Benefits
- Blood Pressure Control: Olsertain-H 40 Tablet effectively controls high blood pressure, which reduces the risk of life-threatening conditions such as heart attacks and strokes.
- Dual Action: The combination of Olmesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide offers a comprehensive approach to blood pressure management:
- Olmesartan works as an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB), relaxing and widening the blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow and reducing blood pressure.
- Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic (water pill) that increases urine production, which helps lower blood volume and further reduces blood pressure.
How Olsertain-H Tablet Works
Olsertain-H 40 Tablet contains:
- Olmesartan Medoxomil (40mg): This component blocks the action of a hormone called angiotensin II, which normally causes blood vessels to constrict. By inhibiting this hormone, Olmesartan relaxes and widens blood vessels, lowering blood pressure.
- Hydrochlorothiazide (12.5mg): A diuretic that increases the amount of urine your body produces, thereby helping reduce the fluid volume in the blood vessels and lowering blood pressure.
Together, these ingredients work to effectively lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events like stroke and heart attacks.
How to Use Olsertain-H Tablet
- Dosage: Take Olsertain-H 40 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The dose may vary based on your medical condition and how you respond to the treatment.
- With or Without Food: You can take the tablet with or without food. It is important to take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
- Timing: Since Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic, it can make you urinate more frequently. To prevent frequent nighttime urination, try not to take this medicine within four hours of going to bed.
- Swallow Whole: Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow it whole with a glass of water.
Common Side Effects
Most side effects are mild and temporary, and they may go away as your body adjusts to the medication. However, if they persist or become bothersome, consult your doctor. Common side effects include:
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Tiredness
- Edema (swelling)
- Chest pain
- Headache
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Abdominal pain
- Back pain
- Skeletal pain
- Blood in urine
- Increased blood triglyceride or uric acid levels
- Increased liver enzymes
- Increased blood urea
Marketer
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd
