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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Olmelive-20 AM Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure. It is used alone or in combination with other blood pressure-lowering medications. It contains Olmesartan and Amlodipine, which relaxes blood vessels and allows the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing heart attack or stroke chances. In some cases, you may experience headaches, drowsiness, ankle swelling, nausea, dizziness, and low blood pressure. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Live Pharma Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Olmelive-20 AM Tablet

Olmelive-20 AM Tablet is primarily used to treat high blood pressure. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the force of blood against the artery wall is high. As a result, it leads to heart disease, irregular heartbeat, and other complications.

Olmelive-20 AM Tablet contains Olmesartan and Amlodipine. Olmesartan works by blocking the hormone angiotensin, thereby relaxing blood vessels. Amlodipine, reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

In some cases, you may experience headaches, drowsiness, ankle swelling, nausea, dizziness, and low blood pressure, which gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Please inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications or have an allergy to Olmelive-20 AM Tablet . If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please tell your doctor, as it is not recommended in pregnancy. It should not be given to children less than 12 years of age.

Uses of Olmelive-20 AM Tablet

Olmelive-20 AM Tablet used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure). The detailed uses of Olmelive-20 AM Tablet are as follows:

  • Lowering Blood Pressure: Olmelive-20 AM Tablet helps reduce high blood pressure by combining the effects of an angiotensin receptor blocker and a calcium channel blocker, thereby relaxing blood vessels and decreasing vascular resistance.
  • Cardiovascular Risk Reduction: Olmelive-20 AM Tablet reduces the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes associated with hypertension.

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Directions for Use

  • Olmelive-20 AM Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Olmelive-20 AM Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Olmelive-20 AM Tablet contains Olmesartan (angiotensin receptor blocker) and Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker).
  • Olmesartan works by blocking the hormone angiotensin, thereby relaxing blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently.
  • Amlodipine, on the other hand, acts by relaxing the blood vessels. This reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.
  • Thus, both help lower high blood pressure, reducing future heart attack or stroke chances.
  • Olmelive-20 AM Tablet is used alone or in combination with other blood pressure-lowering medications.

How Olmelive-20 AM Tablet Works

Olmelive-20 AM Tablet contains Olmesartan (angiotensin receptor blocker) and Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker). Olmesartan works by blocking the hormone angiotensin, thereby relaxing blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently. Amlodipine, on the other hand, acts by relaxing the blood vessels. This reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, both help lower high blood pressure, reducing heart attack or stroke chances.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Olmelive-20 AM Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Olmelive-20 AM Tablet as it may cause severe side effects. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Olmelive-20 AM Tablet should not be given to the people allergic to Olmelive-20 AM Tablet or may of its ingredients.
  • If you have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had a heart attack, kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women; do not take Olmelive-20 AM Tablet .
  • Besides this, it is contraindicated in low blood pressure (hypotension), cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping of blood flow to the heart), and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem).
  • Grapefruit juice and St. John's wort plant should not be consumed when taking Olmelive-20 AM Tablet as it is contraindicated.
  • Drinking alcohol while using Olmelive-20 AM Tablet can cause you to have low blood pressure, so avoid alcoholic beverages.
  • Reducing the amount of table salt (sodium chloride) in your food often relieves the body's swelling.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.
  • Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help you to lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.
  • Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
  • Limit sodium chloride (table salt) intake in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.
  • If you are taking alcohol, then only one serving for women and two servings for men is advisable.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
  • Avoid chronic stress, as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
  • Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation, then immediately contact your doctor.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to help lower your elevated blood pressure.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Olmelive-20 AM Tablet to avoid unpleasant side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Olmelive-20 AM Tablet contains category C (amlodipine) and category D (olmesartan), as category D is a high risk, so it should not be taken during pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Olmelive-20 AM Tablet is not recommended in breastfeeding mothers. It is excreted into milk in small amounts and is cleared slowly. It can accumulate in infants, especially newborns or preterm infants. Lactation might also be suppressed due to the effect of Olmelive-20 AM Tablet .

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Driving

Caution

Driving after taking Olmelive-20 AM Tablet is not recommended as it may occasionally cause drowsiness or fatigue.

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Liver

Caution

Olmelive-20 AM Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a liver disease history. Your doctor will have to change the dosage depending on your medical condition and your reaction to treatment.

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Kidney

Caution

Olmelive-20 AM Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Use of Olmelive-20 AM Tablet in children less than 12 years of age is not recommended as the safety and efficacy of Olmelive-20 AM Tablet in these age groups have not yet been established.

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Heart

Caution

Olmelive-20 AM Tablet should be used with caution in patients with heart problems. Inform your doctor about any heart-related conditions before taking Olmelive-20 AM Tablet .

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Geriatrics

Caution

Olmelive-20 AM Tablet should be given with caution in elderly patients due to an increased risk of side effects. It is important to inform your doctor before using it.

FAQs

Olmelive-20 AM Tablet is used to treat Hypertension (high blood pressure).

No, you are advised to inform your doctor and monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before stopping the medicine. Depending upon your current blood pressure readings, there is a possibility your doctor may lower your medicine dosage and not recommend discontinuing it.

Olmelive-20 AM Tablet can be safely taken as long as your doctor prescribes it. Conditions such as high blood pressure are life-long conditions, and one should not abruptly discontinue it without discussing it with a doctor.

Olmelive-20 AM Tablet contains Olmesartan (angiotensin receptor blocker) and Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker). Olmesartan works by blocking the hormone angiotensin, thereby relaxing blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently. Amlodipine, on the other hand, acts by relaxing the blood vessels. This reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, both help lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke.

Yes, Olmelive-20 AM Tablet is contraindicated in people with known allergies to any of this medicine's components. It should be used with caution in people with liver impairment. It should also be avoided in women who are in the second and third trimesters of their pregnancy.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

G1, Guru Padmam, No 11, 16th Street , Thillai Ganga Nagar, Chennai-800061
Other Info - OLM0434

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