Tribenzor

olmesartan , amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide

Brand(s):

• Tri Olmetor

Manufacturer:

• Torrent

Disease(s):

• High Blood Pressure / Hypertension

Amlodipine, Hydrochlorothiazide, and Olmesartan Tablets

What's the Deal with This Med?

This combo pill packs a punch against high blood pressure (hypertension). It cleverly uses three different medications to work together:

• Amlodipine: This calcium channel blocker is like a highway expansion project for your blood vessels. It relaxes and widens them, making it easier for blood to flow.
• Hydrochlorothiazide: A thiazide diuretic (water pill), this ingredient helps your body get rid of excess salt, which can contribute to fluid retention and high blood pressure.
• Olmesartan: An angiotensin II receptor antagonist, olmesartan prevents blood vessels from narrowing, further lowering blood pressure and boosting blood flow.

Doctors usually prescribe this triple threat after other blood pressure meds haven't done the trick. It's a powerful combination, but it's not a first-line treatment.

This medicine might also be used for other things not listed here. Always check with your doctor.

Important Stuff to Tell Your Doctor Before You Start

Don't take this medicine if you're allergic to amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, olmesartan, or any sulfa drugs. Also, avoid it if you have trouble urinating.

If you're diabetic, don't mix this medication with anything containing aliskiren (Amturnide, Tekturna, Tekamlo). You might also need to steer clear of aliskiren if you have kidney problems.

Before starting this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any of these:

• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Heart disease
• Electrolyte imbalance (like high calcium, low potassium, or low magnesium)
• Low blood pressure
• Glaucoma
• Lupus
• Gout
• Diabetes
• Penicillin allergy

Crucially, do not use this medicine if you're pregnant. Olmesartan can seriously harm or even kill an unborn baby if taken during the second or third trimester. If you become pregnant while taking this medicine, stop immediately and contact your doctor.

It's unclear whether this medicine passes into breast milk and could affect a nursing baby. It's best to avoid breastfeeding while using it.

How to Use This Medicine

Always follow your doctor's instructions and the label on your prescription. Don't adjust the dosage on your own. Your doctor might change your dose to find what works best for you.

You can take this medicine with or without food.

Chest pain might get worse when you first start this medicine or when your dose is increased. Let your doctor know if it's severe or persistent.

You'll need regular blood pressure checks.

Vomiting, diarrhea, or excessive sweating can lead to dehydration, which can cause dangerously low blood pressure, electrolyte problems, or kidney failure. Drink plenty of water while on this medication. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience significant vomiting, diarrhea, or sweating.

Tell your surgeon you're using this medicine before any surgery or medical procedures.

It might take up to two weeks to see an improvement in your blood pressure. Keep taking it as prescribed, even if you feel fine. High blood pressure often has no noticeable symptoms. You might need to take this medication long-term.

Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.

What if I Miss a Dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember, unless it's almost time for your next dose. Don't double up on doses.

Drug Interactions

This medicine can interact with many other drugs. Tell your doctor about all your medications, including over-the-counter drugs, supplements, and herbal remedies, especially:

• Other blood pressure medications
• Lithium
• Diuretics ("water pills")
• Insulin or oral diabetes medications
• Steroid medications
• Potassium supplements or vitamin/mineral supplements containing potassium
• Barbiturates (like butabarbital, phenobarbital, secobarbital)
• Cholesterol-lowering medications (like simvastatin, Zocor)
• Narcotic pain medications (like OxyContin, Vicodin)
• NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen

This isn't an exhaustive list. Always give your healthcare provider a complete list of all your medications.

Possible Side Effects

Get immediate medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, trouble breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor right away if you experience:

• Worsening chest pain
• Lightheadedness or feeling faint
• Unusual skin rash
• Pain or burning during urination
• Severe or persistent diarrhea with weight loss
• Blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or halos around lights
• Signs of electrolyte imbalance (dry mouth, increased thirst, fatigue, confusion, vomiting, muscle pain or weakness, rapid heartbeat, restlessness, little or no urination, seizures)
• Kidney problems (reduced or absent urination, painful or difficult urination, swelling in feet or ankles, fatigue, shortness of breath)

Common side effects might include:

• Dizziness
• Headache, fatigue
• Nausea, diarrhea
• Runny or stuffy nose, sore throat
• Swollen joints
• Painful urination

This isn't a complete list. Other side effects can occur.

Things to Keep in Mind While Taking This Medicine

Don't use potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor tells you to.

Alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and worsen side effects. Limit alcohol consumption.

Get up slowly from a sitting or lying position to avoid dizziness and falls.