Olmedol CD 40mg/10mg Tablet

Short Description

Olmedol CD 40mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that helps to control high blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Olmedol CD 40mg/10mg Tablet may be taken on an empty stomach or along with food. However, it is better to take it regularly at a fixed time each day as prescribed by your doctor. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. It’s important to keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. By lowering your blood pressure, it is reducing your risk of heart attack or stroke so do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You can help this medication work better by making a few changes to your lifestyle such as keeping active, stopping smoking, and eating a low salt and low-fat diet.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Olmedol CD 40mg/10mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

swelling in your ankles or feet (edema) headache sleepiness dizziness tiredness taste change and upset stomach

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Olmedol CD 40mg/10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Olmedol CD 40mg/10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Olmedol CD 40mg/10mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Olmedol CD 40mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Olmesartan Medoxomil and Cilnidipine which lower blood pressure effectively. Olmesartan Medoxomil is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and Cilnidipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). They work by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

Olmedol CD 40mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that provides better blood pressure control than either medicine alone. Olmedol CD 40mg/10mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Olmedol CD 40mg/10mg Tablet may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Olmedol CD 40mg/10mg Tablet may cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away.