Olzox 40 mg Tablet

Composition of Olzox 40 mg Tablet

Olzox 40 mg Tablet contains Hydrochlorothiazide (12.5mg) + Olmesartan Medoxomil (40mg).

Uses of Olzox 40 mg Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Key benefits

• In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Olzox-H 40 Tablet is a combination of two medicines namely Olmesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide. It is generally used when one medicine alone is not controlling your blood pressure effectively. Olmesartan works by relaxing and widening your blood vessels so your blood can flow more easily. This will lower your blood pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide is known as a diuretic (water pill) which increases urine output thereby lowering blood pressure. If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack
• stroke
• or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine
• but it works in the long term to keep you well.

How Olzox 40 mg Tablet works

Olzox 40 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes blood vessel by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.

How to take Olzox 40 mg Tablet

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. Olzox-H 40 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 Olzox-H 40 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

Taking more Olzox than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Olzox 40 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Olzox are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Dizziness Back pain Sinus inflammation Increased potassium level in blood

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately 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 Olzox 40 mg Tablet

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Olzox. Some combinations can change how Olzox works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Olzox 40 mg Tablet

Store Olzox below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Olzox 40 mg Tablet

You have been prescribed Olzox-H 40 Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure. It can be taken with or without food. Olzox-H 40 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 Olzox-H 40 Tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe. It may also decrease the risk of stroke and heart attacks.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

LLOYD HEALTHCARE

Therapeutic class:

CARDIAC