Amlodipine and olmesartan
Generic name: amlodipine and olmesartan [ am-LOE-de-peen-ol-me-SAR-tan ]
Brand name: Azor
Dosage form: oral tablet (10 mg-20 mg; 10 mg-40 mg; 5 mg-20 mg; 5 mg-40 mg)
Drug class:Angiotensin II inhibitors with calcium channel blockers
What is amlodipine and olmesartan?
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. Olmesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (sometimes called an ARB).
Amlodipine and olmesartan is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.
Amlodipine and olmesartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking amlodipine and olmesartan and tell your doctor right away.
If you have diabetes, do not use amlodipine and olmesartan together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to amlodipine or olmesartan.
If you have diabetes, do not use amlodipine and olmesartan together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
You may also need to avoid taking amlodipine and olmesartan with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease;
angina (chest pain), congestive heart failure;
high levels of potassium in your blood;
if you are on a low-salt diet;
if you are 75 years or older; or
if you recently had a heart attack.
Do not use if you are pregnant. Stop using the medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Olmesartan can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester.
You should not breastfeed while using this medicine.
Amlodipine and olmesartan is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I take amlodipine and olmesartan?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicin...
