Asomex-OH Tablet

Asomex-OH Tablet is a combination of medicines used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure thus reduces chances of future heart attack and stroke. Asomex-OH Tablet should be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. It contains a diuretic (water pill) and will make you urinate more so, it is best to avoid taking this medicine within four hours of going to bed. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you stop taking it your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase. The most common side effects of this medicine include ankle swelling, headache, dizziness, tiredness, and taste change. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or won't go away. Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure, kidney function, level of electrolytes, and blood sugar level checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Asomex-OH Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Olmesartan Medoxomil, Amlodipine and Hydrochlorothiazide. Olmesartan Medoxomil is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). They work by widening and relaxing the blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic which removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow.

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. Asomex-OH Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Fatigue
• Urinary tract infection
• Diarrhea
• Joint swelling
• Peripheral edema
• Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
• Muscle spasm
• Hypotension (low blood pressure)
• Increased creatinine level in blood
• Increased blood urea
• Increased uric acid level in blood

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Asomex-OH Tablet.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Asomex-OH 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.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Asomex-OH Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

DrivingUNSAFE

Asomex-OH Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Asomex-OH Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.

KidneyCAUTION

Asomex-OH Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Asomex-OH Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Asomex-OH Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

LiverCAUTION

Asomex-OH Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Asomex-OH Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Asomex-OH Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Cardiac