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.
Dosage & Directions
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.
Always follow your doctor's prescription. Do not self-medicate.
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.
Pregnancy
Olzox 40 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.<br>There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol Interaction
Taking Olzox 40 Tablet with alcohol may excessively lower the blood pressure.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.
