Co Olesta 20/12.5mg Tablets

Co Olesta 20/12.5mg Tablets, made by Searle Company Limited, is a combination of an angiotensin II receptor blocker and a thiazide diuretic. Its active ingredient is Olmesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide 20/12.5mg, and it is used for high blood pressure (hypertension). Pack size: 10 tablets.

Uses of Co Olesta 20/12.5mg Tablets

Co Olesta 20/12.5mg Tablets is used to treat high blood pressure in adults when a single medicine has not brought it down enough. Lowering blood pressure helps protect the heart, brain, kidneys and blood vessels and reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack. Like most blood pressure treatments, it is taken long term and is most effective alongside a healthy diet, less salt and regular activity.

How Co Olesta 20/12.5mg Tablets works

Olmesartan blocks angiotensin II, a natural hormone that tightens blood vessels, so the vessels relax and widen. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that helps the kidneys remove extra salt and water from the body. Their effects add together to lower blood pressure.

Possible side effects

Many people have no side effects with Co Olesta 20/12.5mg Tablets. When they do occur, they may include:

• Dizziness or light-headedness
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Needing to pass urine more often
• Muscle cramps

Seek medical help urgently if you have swelling of the face or throat, fainting, severe or persistent diarrhoea with weight loss, eye pain or sudden blurred vision, or signs of very low salt levels such as confusion or severe weakness.

Precautions and warnings

• Do not take Co Olesta 20/12.5mg Tablets during pregnancy, as it can harm the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, gout, diabetes, lupus or a history of skin cancer, or if you are allergic to sulfonamide medicines.
• Mention if you take lithium, potassium supplements, other blood pressure medicines or anti-inflammatory painkillers.
• Hydrochlorothiazide can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight, so use sun protection and check your skin regularly.
• Your doctor may check your kidney function and blood salts, such as potassium and sodium, during treatment.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.