Olmat 40 AMH Tablet

Olmat 40 AMH Tablet is a prescription blood pressure medicine that combines olmesartan medoxomil, amlodipine, and hydrochlorothiazide in one tablet. Each Olmat 40 AMH Tablet contains the labeled strengths of all three ingredients and belongs to the ARB, calcium channel blocker, and thiazide diuretic classes. It is used to treat high blood pressure, which helps lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems. This triple-combination tablet is typically chosen when one or two medicines have not controlled blood pressure well enough.

How it works: Olmesartan medoxomil relaxes blood vessels by blocking angiotensin II, amlodipine helps blood vessels widen by reducing calcium entry into the vessel walls, and hydrochlorothiazide helps the body remove extra salt and water. Taken as an oral tablet, Olmat 40 AMH Tablet combines these three actions to lower blood pressure from different angles.

Olmat 40 AMH Tablet is the higher-strength sibling in the Olmat AMH line compared with Olmat 20 AMH Tablet, so it is generally for patients whose blood pressure has already been assessed and still needs stronger control. Because it contains all three medicines in one tablet, it may give steadier 24-hour blood pressure lowering for people a doctor has decided need combination treatment rather than a lower-dose option.

• Treatment of high blood pressure
• Combination therapy when one medicine is not enough
• Lowering risk of heart attack and stroke linked to hypertension
• Blood pressure control in adults needing triple therapy

• Swallow Olmat 40 AMH Tablet whole with water.
• Take it exactly as your doctor prescribes, usually once daily.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your prescriber or pharmacist tells you to.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially when first starting or after a dose change.

Olmat 40 AMH Tablet provides the labeled strength of olmesartan medoxomil, amlodipine, and hydrochlorothiazide in each tablet, so it is a higher-strength combination tablet rather than a starting low-dose product. It is usually taken once daily, and the doctor decides the exact dose and whether this strength is appropriate; do not take more than 1 tablet per day unless your prescriber specifically instructs otherwise.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Olmesartan Medoxomil + Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide may include:

• Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when standing up
• Swelling of the ankles or feet
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Increased urination
• Nausea
• Muscle cramps

• Olmat 40 AMH Tablet is a higher-strength prescription blood pressure tablet and may cause more dizziness or low blood pressure in sensitive patients.
• Avoid becoming dehydrated; vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can increase the risk of low blood pressure and kidney problems.
• Do not use during pregnancy, and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
• Use caution with alcohol because it can worsen dizziness and low blood pressure.
• People with kidney disease, liver disease, gout, diabetes, or heart failure need careful medical supervision.
• Stand up slowly from sitting or lying positions to reduce the chance of fainting.
• Tell your doctor before surgery or dental procedures that you take this combination tablet.

• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen can reduce blood pressure control and may affect kidney function.
• Other blood pressure medicines can add to the blood pressure-lowering effect and increase dizziness.
• Lithium levels can rise when taken with hydrochlorothiazide.
• Potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium may be unsafe unless your doctor approves them.
• Alcohol can increase lightheadedness and fainting risk.

Store Olmat 40 AMH Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.