Olmesartan + Amlodipine: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Olmesartan + Amlodipine is a combination of an angiotensin receptor blocker and a calcium channel blocker. It is a prescription medicine used for high blood pressure. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 5 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Olmesartan + Amlodipine works

Olmesartan blocks angiotensin II receptors, so blood vessels are no longer tightened by this hormone. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes the muscle in artery walls. Together they widen the blood vessels in two different ways, lowering blood pressure more than either alone.

What is Olmesartan + Amlodipine used for?

• High blood pressure

Olmesartan + Amlodipine is used to treat high blood pressure in adults when a single medicine has not brought it under control. Having two medicines in one tablet makes treatment simpler and helps keep blood pressure lower over the long term. This reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney damage, even though high blood pressure itself often causes no symptoms.

Side effects of Olmesartan + Amlodipine

Olmesartan + Amlodipine suits most people well, but some notice:

• Swelling of the ankles or feet
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Flushing
• Tiredness

Get emergency help for swelling of the face, lips or throat or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about severe, long-lasting diarrhoea with weight loss, or chest pain that is new or getting worse.

Precautions and warnings

• Take it regularly, even when you feel well, and get up slowly if it makes you light-headed.
• Your doctor may check your kidney function and potassium levels, and should know if you have liver disease, a narrowed heart valve or heart failure.
• Avoid potassium supplements and potassium-containing salt substitutes unless advised, and check before taking NSAIDs or lithium.
• Large amounts of grapefruit juice can increase the effect of amlodipine, so it is best avoided.
• It must not be used during pregnancy and is not recommended while breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions about Olmesartan + Amlodipine

What is the price of Olmesartan + Amlodipine in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Olmesartan + Amlodipine products currently in stock range from Rs 390 to Rs 1,832 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Benzor Am 10mg+40mg Tablets at Rs 390. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Olmesartan + Amlodipine are available in Pakistan?

Olmesartan + Amlodipine is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Olesta (Searle Company Limited), Benzor (Tabros Pharma), Baritec (Barrett Hodgson Pakistan Ltd), Olmis (Genix Pharma Ltd), Olmedip (Shrooq), Omsana (Hilton Pharma Ltd), Pacivan (Pacific Hospital Supply Co) and Olesta-am (Searle Company Limited), along with 2 more brands listed below.

Do I need a prescription for Olmesartan + Amlodipine?

Yes. Olmesartan + Amlodipine is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Olmesartan + Amlodipine be used during pregnancy?

It must not be used during pregnancy and is not recommended while breastfeeding.

Are all Olmesartan + Amlodipine brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Olmesartan + Amlodipine in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Olmesartan + Amlodipine brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 15 products containing Olmesartan + Amlodipine from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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