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Olkem 20 Ct
Olmesartan Medoxomil (20mg) + Chlorthalidone (12.5mg)
₹214In stock
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Olkem 20 Ct is used for hypertension (high blood pressure).
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Key details
Salt: Olmesartan Medoxomil (20mg) + Chlorthalidone (12.5mg)
Available variants: NA 10`S
Price: ₹214
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: ALKEM LAB
Ordering notes
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Composition of Olkem 20 Ct
Olkem 20 Ct contains Olmesartan Medoxomil (20mg) + Chlorthalidone (12.5mg). It belongs to the Angiotensin receptor blocker / ACE inhibitor and Water tablet class of medicines.
Uses of Olkem 20 Ct
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Benefits of Olkem 20 Ct
- In High blood pressure
- Olkem relaxes and widens your blood vessels so the heart pumps against less resistance. Lowering blood pressure cuts the risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney damage, even though you will not feel it working.
- In Heart failure
- Olkem eases the load on a weak heart so it pumps more efficiently, which reduces breathlessness and swelling and lowers the chance of a hospital admission.
- In Diabetic kidney disease
- Olkem reduces the pressure inside the kidneys' filters and cuts the protein leaking into the urine, slowing the kidney damage that diabetes causes.
- In Fluid retention
- Olkem makes you pass more urine so that trapped fluid leaves the body, relieving swelling and the heaviness and discomfort that go with it.
How Olkem 20 Ct works
Olkem 20 CT Tablet is a combination of olmesartan medoxomil and chlorthalidone. Olmesartan medoxomil works by blocking the action of angiotensin II, a substance that causes blood vessels to narrow, thereby relaxing and widening the blood vessels to lower blood pressure. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic that helps remove excess salt and water from the body through urine, reducing fluid volume and easing the workload on the heart. Together, they help lower and control blood pressure effectively.
How to take Olkem 20 Ct
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. Olkem 20 CT Tablet may be taken with or without food.
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Olkem 20 CT 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.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine can cause a severe fall in blood pressure, with dizziness, fainting and a fast or slow pulse. It can cause severe dehydration, a sharp fall in blood pressure and dangerous salt imbalances. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Olkem 20 Ct
Most side effects of Olkem are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Dizziness on standing up
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Raised potassium
- Dry cough
- Passing urine more often
- Low potassium or sodium
- Muscle cramps
- Raised uric acid
- Thirst
Stop the medicine and get help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Olkem 20 Ct
- AlcoholCAUTION
- Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine. Limit it.
- PregnancyUNSAFE
- Not recommended in pregnancy. It may harm the developing baby, so tell your doctor at once if you are or might be pregnant.
- Breast feedingUNSAFE
- Not recommended while breastfeeding.
- DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Ask your doctor whether it is safe for you to drive on this medicine.
- KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease.
- LiverUNSAFE
- Not recommended if you have significant liver disease.
Warnings and precautions
Stand up slowly for the first few days — dizziness on rising is common when you start or your dose goes up. Stop and seek urgent care if your lips, tongue, face or throat swell, or you have difficulty breathing. A persistent dry, tickly cough can be caused by the ACE inhibitor group; tell your doctor rather than stopping on your own, as an alternative exists. Your doctor will check your kidney function and potassium after starting and after any dose change. Do not use salt substitutes containing potassium without asking your doctor. Take it in the morning so that passing urine does not disturb your sleep. Your doctor will check your salts and kidney function with blood tests — do not skip them. Report muscle cramps, marked weakness, confusion or an irregular heartbeat; these can be signs your potassium or sodium has fallen. In hot weather or during an illness with vomiting or loose motions, tell your doctor — you may become dehydrated quickly.
Do not take Olkem if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Must not be used in pregnancy — it can seriously harm the developing baby. Not for people with narrowing of both kidney arteries, or a history of swelling of the face and throat caused by this group of medicines. Not for people who are unable to pass urine, or who are severely dehydrated.
Interactions with other medicines
Anti-inflammatory painkillers reduce the effect and can harm the kidneys when combined. Potassium supplements, potassium-sparing water tablets and salt substitutes can push potassium too high. Lithium levels rise when taken with these medicines. Anti-inflammatory painkillers blunt the effect and can strain the kidneys. Lithium and digoxin levels are affected; tell your doctor if you take either. Potassium-sparing types must not be combined with potassium supplements without supervision.
How to store Olkem 20 Ct
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Quick tips for Olkem 20 Ct
- You have been prescribed Olkem 20 CT Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- Olkem 20 CT Tablet may cause dehydration.
- Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, very dry mouth or muscle weakness.
- It may cause dizziness.
- Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- Use of Olkem 20 CT Tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.
- It may also decrease the risk of stroke and heart attacks.
Related lab tests
People taking Olkem are often asked to check these from time to time. Your doctor decides which and how often.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- ALKEM LAB
- Therapeutic class:
- CARDIAC
- Drug class:
- Angiotensin receptor blocker / ACE inhibitor and Water tablet
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|---|---|---|---|
| Olmat 20 Ct TabletMICRO LABS | tablet · 15`S | ₹208 | 3% cheaper |
| Olmin 20-Ch TabletERIS LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD | tablet · 15`S | ₹278 | 30% more |
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Olkem 20 Ct FAQs
What is Olkem 20 Ct used for?
Olkem 20 Ct is commonly used for Hypertension (high blood pressure). Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Olkem 20 Ct?
High blood pressure: Olkem relaxes and widens your blood vessels so the heart pumps against less resistance. Lowering blood pressure cuts the risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney damage, even though you will not feel it working. It is also used for heart failure, diabetic kidney disease, fluid retention.
What is the salt in Olkem 20 Ct?
Olkem 20 Ct contains Olmesartan Medoxomil (20mg) + Chlorthalidone (12.5mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Olkem 20 Ct?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Olkem 20 Ct work?
Olkem 20 CT Tablet is a combination of olmesartan medoxomil and chlorthalidone.
Is Olkem 20 Ct a prescription medicine?
Yes. Olkem 20 Ct is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Olkem 20 Ct?
The side effects reported most often with Olkem are Dizziness on standing up, Headache, Tiredness, Raised potassium, Dry cough. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Olkem 20 Ct be taken during pregnancy?
Olkem 20 Ct is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Olkem.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Olkem 20 Ct?
Limit alcohol while taking Olkem 20 Ct; it can worsen the side effects.
What if I miss a dose of Olkem 20 Ct?
If you miss a dose of Olkem 20 CT Tablet, take it as soon as possible.
Is Olkem 20 Ct habit forming?
No. Olkem 20 Ct is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Olkem 20 Ct?
Olmat 20 Ct Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹208 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Olkem 20 Ct cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Olkem 20 Ct starts at ₹214 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in NA 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Olkem 20 Ct?
Olkem 20 Ct is manufactured by ALKEM LAB. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Olkem 20 Ct delivered?
Olkem 20 Ct is delivered across India from our licensed pharmacy. Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Enter your pincode on the page to see the date it reaches you.
Olkem 20 Ct, Quick facts
- Salt
- Olmesartan Medoxomil (20mg) + Chlorthalidone (12.5mg)
- Price
- ₹214
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- ALKEM LAB
- Manufacturer
- ALKEM LAB
- Therapeutic class
- CARDIAC
- Drug class
- Angiotensin receptor blocker / ACE inhibitor and Water tablet
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- NA 10`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Olkem 20 Ct.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.