Amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and olmesartan

Generic name: amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and olmesartan [ am-LOE-di-peen, HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide, and-OL-me-SAR-tan ]
Brand name: Tribenzor
Dosage form: oral tablet (10 mg-12.5 mg-40 mg; 10 mg-25 mg-40 mg; 5 mg-12.5 mg-20 mg; 5 mg-12.5 mg-40 mg; 5 mg-25 mg-40 mg)
Drug class:Miscellaneous antihypertensive combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Feb 12, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and olmesartan

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill). Olmesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (sometimes called an ARB).

Amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and olmesartan is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and olmesartan is usually given after other blood pressure medication did not work.

Amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and olmesartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to sulfa drugs, or if you are unable to urinate.

Do not use if you are pregnant. Stop using the medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

If you have diabetes, do not use amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, 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, hydrochlorothiazide, or olmesartan, or:

• if you are allergic to any sulfa drug; or

• if you are unable to urinate.

If you have diabetes, do not use amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and olmesartan together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).

You may also need to avoid taking this medicine with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• kidney disease;

• liver disease;

• heart disease;

• an electrolyte imbalance (such as high levels of calcium, or low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood);

• low blood pressure;

• glaucoma;

• lupus;

• gout;

• diabetes; or

• a penicillin allergy.

Do not use if you are...