Pregnancy Interaction

• Olmesafe H Tablet has 20 mg of Olmesartan Medoxomil and 12.5 mg of Hydrochlorothiazide.
• This combination should not be used during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters.
• Taking it while pregnant could seriously hurt the unborn baby, such as by damaging the kidneys or lowering the amount of amniotic fluid.
• If you find out you're pregnant, stop taking the drug right away and see a doctor.

Faq For Medicine

Q1: What is the purpose of Olmesafe H Tablet?
When one medicine isn't enough, it is used to lower high blood pressure (hypertension).

Q2. Why are there two drugs in it?
Olmesartan relaxes blood arteries, and hydrochlorothiazide gets rid of extra fluid. Together, they help keep blood pressure under control.

Q3. Is it safe to take Olmesafe H for a long time?
Yes, it is often used to treat high blood pressure over the long term.

Q4. Does it make you pee a lot?
Yes, hydrochlorothiazide can make you urinate more, especially at first.

Q5. If my blood pressure goes back to normal, may I stop taking it?
No. Don't stop without talking to your doctor first, because your blood pressure could go up again.

Expert Advice

• Take the tablet every day at the same time, ideally in the morning.
• Check your blood pressure and kidney function on a regular basis.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, gout, or renal problems.
• Stay hydrated, especially when it's sweltering outside.

 Side Effects 

• Feeling dizzy
• Pain in the head
• More frequent urination
• Tiredness
• Less Common or Serious Side Effects
• Low blood pressure
• An imbalance of electrolytes (low sodium and potassium levels)
• Changes in how the kidneys work
• Cramps in the muscles
• If you feel very dizzy, faint, or have an irregular heartbeat, you should see a doctor.

 How It Works

• Angiotensin II is blocked by olmesartan, which relaxes blood arteries and lowers blood pressure.
• Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that gets rid of extra water and salt.
• They work well together to lower blood pressure and make the heart work less.

Medicine Interaction

• Potassium supplements: Risk of potassium levels being too high or too low
• NSAIDs: Higher risk of renal damage and lower blood pressure control
• Other BP drugs: Too much decrease of BP
• Lithium: Higher levels of lithium toxicity
• Always tell your doctor about any vitamins and medicines you are taking.

 How to Use

• Follow your doctor's instructions for taking Olmesafe H Tablet.
• Take the tablet with water and swallow it whole.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Don't take it late at night so you don't have to get up to pee.
• Don't chew or crush the tablet.

Uses / Indications

• The Olmesafe H 12.5 mg/20 mg Tablet is used for:
• Hypertension, or high blood pressure
• Patients inadequately managed on monotherapy
• Lowering the risk of heart disease that comes with high blood pressure
• Protecting the heart and kidneys of people with high blood pressure