Medicine : Benitec H(20tab)

Name:Benitec H(20tab)
Type:Tablet
Manufacturer:Glaxo Smithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd (allenburys)
Generic Use:Olmesartan Medoxomil , Hydrochlorothiazide
Composition:Olmesartan Medoxomil(20 Mg) , Hydrochlorothiazide(12.5 Mg)
Substitutes:olkem (20h) , olmesar ch(20tab 10) , olmezest ch(20) , olmighty h(20mg) , benitec h(20tab) , olkem (20h) , olmesar ch(20tab 10) , olmezest ch(20) , olmighty h(20mg) , benitec h(20tab)


Generic ( Olmesartan Medoxomil )


Typical use Of Olmesartan Medoxomil :Hypertension, Diabetic Nephropathy, Heart Failure.
Mechanism of action of Olmesartan Medoxomil :Olmesartan Medoxomil Is An ARB That Selectively Inhibits The Binding Of Angiotensin II To AT1, Which Is Found In Many Tissues Such As Vascular Smooth Muscle And The Adrenal Glands. This Effectively Inhibits The AT1-mediated Vasoconstrictive And Aldosterone-secreting Effects Of Angiotensin II And Results In A Decrease In Vascular Resistance And Blood Pressure. Olmesartan Is Selective For AT1 And Has A 12,500 Times Greater Affinity For AT1 Than The AT2 Receptor.
Drug Interaction of Olmesartan Medoxomil :Olmesartan Medoxomil Is Known To Interact With Other Drugs Like ACE Inhibitors, Potassium-sparing Diuretics, Potassium Salts, And Drugs That May Increase Serum Potassium (e.g. Ciclosporin, Eplerenone), Concomitant Use With NSAIDs. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Olmesartan Medoxomil :Headache, Diarrhea, Pharyngitis, Hematuria, Rhinitis, Bronchitis, Sinusitis, Hyperglycemia.

INTERACTIONS OF OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL

How Olmesartan Medoxomil will impact on Pregnancy ?

There Are No Studies Available Regarding Its Use During Pregnancy. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Olmesartan Medoxomil will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

There Are No Studies Available Regarding Its Use During Lactation. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Olmesartan Medoxomil

No Studies Found





Generic ( Hydrochlorothiazide )


Typical use Of Hydrochlorothiazide :Hydrochlorothiazide Is Used For The Treatment Of High Blood Pressure And Swelling Of The Body Due To Heart, Liver Or Renal Diseases And Corticosteroid Or Estrogen Therapy.
Mechanism of action of Hydrochlorothiazide :Hydrochlorothiazide Belongs To The Group Of Medicines Called Diuretics Which Increase The Urine Output. It Decreases Blood Pressure Together With Other Drugs (angiotensin Convertase Enzyme Inhibitors) That Reduce The Levels Of A Substance Called Angiotensin II.
Drug Interaction of Hydrochlorothiazide :Hydrochlorothiazide May Interact With Other Drugs Including Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Tubocurarine, Lithium Containing Drugs, Digitalis Glycosides, Nitrates Or Vasodilators, Cholestyramine,colestipol, Alcohol, Narcotics, And Corticosteroids. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Hydrochlorothiazide :Dizziness , Headache, Tiredness, Weakness, Sleepiness Or Sleeplessness, Diarrhea, Indigestion, Mild Stomach Pain, Urge To Vomit, Vomiting, Painful Muscles, Muscle Weakness, Back Pain, High Levels Of Uric Acid In The Blood Causing Swollen And Painful Joints, Nose Or Throat Infections, Nasal Stuffiness And/or Runny Nose.

INTERACTIONS OF HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

How Hydrochlorothiazide will impact on Pregnancy ?

Studies In Animals Have Shown No Risk To The Fetus, However There Are No Sufficient Studies In Humans. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Hydrochlorothiazide will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Moderately Safe: No Studies Have Been Conducted In Breastfeeding Women, However There Is Possibility Of Ill Effect To The Breastfed Infants; Or Studies Conducted In Breastfeeding Women Show Minimal Non-threatening Side Effects To The Infants. Drugs Should Be Given Only If The Potential Benefit Justifies The Potential Risk To The Infant. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Hydrochlorothiazide

No Studies Found