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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
This medication with or without food.Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. Your kidney function may also need to be checked.Some things can cause your blood pressure to get too low. This includes vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating. Call your doctor if you are sick with vomiting or diarrhea.If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using amlodipine and olmesartan.Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.Amlodipine and olmesartan dosing informationUsual Adult Dose for Hypertension:Initial dose: Amlodipine 5 mg-Olmesartan 20 mg orally once a day; may increase dose after 1 to 2 weeks of therapy.Maximum dose: Amlodipine 10 mg-Olmesartan 40 mg orally once a dayUses:-Substitution therapy for patients maintained on the individual components separately or for patients not adequately controlled with one of the components or a component within the same antihypertensive class.-Initial therapy in patients who are likely to need more than 1 antihypertensive agent to control blood pressure.What happens if I miss a dose?Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.What happens if I overdose?Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.What should I avoid while taking amlodipine and olmesartan?Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how amlodipine and olmesartan will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes, unless your doctor has told you to.What other drugs will affect amlodipine and olmesartan?Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.If you also take colesevelam, take it 4 hours after you take amlodipine and olmesartan.Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:cyclosporine;lithium;simvastatin;tacrolimus; orNSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)--aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others.This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect amlodipine and olmesartan, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here. Does amlodipine/olmesartan interact with my other drugs? Enter medications to view a detailed interaction report using our Drug Interaction Checker. Further informationRemember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.Medical DisclaimerCopyright 1996-2025 Cerner Multum, Inc. Version: 8.01.
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