OLKEM CT 40MG TAB - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 How Do I Take It?
5 Precautions for OLKEM CT 40MG TAB and its Constituents
6 Symptoms of Overdosage
7 Common Side-Effects
8 Serious Side-Effects
9 Rare Side-Effects
10 Disease Interactions
11 Technical Classification
12 Available Alternatives for OLKEM CT 40MG TAB
- 12.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
- 12.2 What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
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Overview

OLKEM CT 40MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

OLKEM CT 40MG TAB is composed of: OLMESARTAN (40 MG), CHLORTHALIDONE (12.5 MG)

Olmesartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Olmesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow. Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children who are at least 6 years old. It is sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications.

Chlorthalidone is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.Chlorthalidone treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or kidney disorders, or edema caused by taking steroids or estrogen. Chlorthalidone is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It lowers blood pressure and fluid retention in edema by removing the extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow.

Usage

OLMESARTAN is generally used to treat: Hypertension

CHLORTHALIDONE is generally used to treat: Blood Pressure, High, Heart Attack, Edema, Heat Stroke, Liver Cirrhosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Congestive Heart Disease
CHLORTHALIDONE can address symptoms like: Irregular Heartbeat, Difficulty Breathing, Rapid Breathing

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

OLKEM CT 40MG TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for OLKEM CT 40MG TAB and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart failure, kidney disease; or rapid swelling (edema) of the dermis, subcutaneous tissue, neonates, mucosa and submucosal tissues. It may cause your blood pressure to drop too low, especially after your first dose. So, it is advisable to take the first dose in hospital with the presence of your doctor, he can see how you react to this medication.

Chlorthalidone helps lower blood pressure and also removes excess water from your body.
Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
May cause dizziness in the initial days of treatment.
Monitor your blood pressure after starting Chlorthalidone, and notify your doctor if it hasn’t gone down.
Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that doesn’t go away.
Requires routine blood tests to monitor your kidney function.You should not use chlorthalidone if you are unable to urinate, or if you are allergic to sulfa drugs.
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.Your doctor may recommend you eat certain foods or take supplements to keep your potassium from getting too low.
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.
Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise, in hot weather, or by not drinking enough fluids.
Follow your doctor’s instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink.
In some cases, drinking too much liquid can be as unsafe as not drinking enough.Avoid exposure to sunlight; otherwise it may cause sunburn easily.
abruptly stopping this medication can lead to chest pain (ischemic heart disease)

Symptoms of Overdosage

CHLORTHALIDONE over-dosage can result in: Dizziness, Fainting, Difficulty Breathing, Increased Thirst, Nausea, Drowsiness, Weakness (generalized), Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

Common Side-Effects

OLMESARTAN : Dizziness, Lightheadedness
CHLORTHALIDONE : Diarrhoea, Postural Hypotension, Depression, Constipation, Impotence, Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomit, Spinning Sensation, Legs Pain, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Lightheadedness, Fatigue (tiredness), Wheezing, Difficulty Breathing

Serious Side-Effects

OLMESARTAN : Diarrhoea, Ankles Swelling, Fainting, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Weakness (generalized)
CHLORTHALIDONE : Muscle Pain, Hives, Fainting, Joint Pain, Acute Kidney Failure, Face Swelling, Difficulty Urinating, Upper Abdomen Pain, Dry Mouth, Increased Thirst, Restless Or Irritability, Eyes Pain, Eyes Blurred Vision

Rare Side-Effects

OLMESARTAN : Skin Rash, Face Swelling, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching
CHLORTHALIDONE : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin

Disease Interactions

CHLORTHALIDONE can interfere with: Anuria, Acute Liver Failure, Lupus Erythematosus, Asthma, Acute Renal Failure, Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperparathyroidism

Technical Classification

OLMESARTAN is categorized as: ANGIOTENSIN RECEPTOR BLOCKERS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
CHLORTHALIDONE is categorized as: THIAZIDE DIURETICS / DIURETICS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Available Alternatives for OLKEM CT 40MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

BIOLSAR 40 HS TAB	INR 146 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
CTD-O 12.5/40 TAB	INR 169 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLBET CT 40MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 139 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLKEM 40 CT TAB	INR 165 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLKEM CT 40MG TAB	INR 210 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLMARK CT 40MG TAB	INR 145 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLMAT CT 40MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 143 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLMAT CT TAB	INR 143 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLMAX CH 40MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 173.5 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLMEGARD CT 40MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 145 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLMESAR CH 40MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 185.9 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLMETOR CH 40MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 150 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLMETRACK CT 40MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 160 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLMEZEST CH 40MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 178 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLMIN CH 40MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 169.4 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLSERTAIN CT 40MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 164.5 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLVANCE CT 40MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 178 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OMEN CT 40MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 140 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
PINOM CT 40MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 159 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
WIN BP CT 40MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 193.1 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

BIOLSAR 20MG/6.25MG TAB	INR 82.45 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG
BIOLSAR HS 20MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 85 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
CELAVI TRIO 20MG/10MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 119 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG
CTD-O 12.5/20 TAB	INR 96.5 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
CTD-O 6.25/20 TAB	INR 77 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG
CTD-O 6.25/40 TAB	INR 143 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG
NULONG TRIO 20MG/10MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 100 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG
OLBET CT 20MG/6.5MG TAB	INR 78 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.5 MG
OLKEM TRIO 20MG/10MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 121 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG
OLKEM TRIO 20MG/10MG/6.25MG TAB	INR 108.5 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG
OLKEM TRIO 40MG/10MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 175 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG
OLKEM TRIO TAB	INR 121 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10 MG
OLKEM-20 CT TAB	INR 99 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLMARK CT 20MG TAB	INR 88 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLMAT 20 CT TAB	INR 95.5 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLMAX CH 20MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 93 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLMAX CH 20MG/6.25MG TAB	INR 80 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG
OLMAX CH 40MG/6.25MG TAB	INR 140 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG
OLMEGARD CT 20MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 85 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLMEGLARE CH 20MG/6.25MG TAB	INR 70 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG
OLMEGLARE CH 40MG/6.25MG TAB	INR 130 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG
OLMEPATH CH 20MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 85 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLMESAR CH 20MG TAB	INR 104.5 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLMESAR CH 20MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 104.5 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLMESAR CH 20MG/6.25MG TAB	INR 88 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG
OLMESAR CH 40MG/6.25MG TAB	INR 162 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG
OLMETOR CH 20MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 95 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLMETRACK CT 20MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 96.5 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLMETRACK CT 20MG/6.25MG TAB	INR 90 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG
OLMEZEST CH 20 TAB	INR 109 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLMEZEST CH TAB	INR 88 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLMIN CH 20MG TAB	INR 80 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLMIN CH 20MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 96.8 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLMIN TRIO 20MG/10MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 114.4 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG
OLMIN TRIO 40MG TAB	INR 95 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10 MG
OLMIN TRIO 40MG/10MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 205.2 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG
OLSERTAIN CT 20MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 98 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLVAN TRIO 20MG TAB	INR 125 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10 MG
OLVAN TRIO 20MG/10MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 125 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG
OLVAN TRIO 40MG TAB	INR 175 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10 MG
OLVAN TRIO 40MG/10MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 175 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG
OLVANCE CT 20MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 109 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OLVANCE-CT TAB	INR 109 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OMEN ACT 20MG/5MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 98 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OMEN CT 20MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 82 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
OMEN CT 20MG/6.25MG TAB	INR 70 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG
OMEN CT 40MG/6.25MG TAB	INR 135 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG
PINOM CT 20MG TAB	INR 122 for 15 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE
PINOM CT 20MG/6.25MG TAB	INR 96.5 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG
PINOM CT 40MG TAB	INR 198 for 15 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE
TRINEXOVAS 20MG/10MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 130 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG
TRINEXOVAS 40MG/10MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 205 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, CILNIDIPINE 10.0 MG
TRIOLMESAR CH 20MG TAB	INR 119 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
TRIOLMESAR CH 40MG TAB	INR 178 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
TRIOLMESAR CH TAB	INR 119 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
TRIOLSAR 20MG TAB	INR 107.35 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
TRIOLSAR 40MG TAB	INR 174.5 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
TRIOLSAR HS 20MG/5MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 114.25 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
TRIOLSAR HS 40MG/5MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 186.5 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
WIN BP CT 20MG/12.5MG TAB	INR 120.8 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG
WIN BP CT 20MG/6.25MG TAB	INR 109.8 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG
WIN BP CT 40MG/6.25MG TAB	INR 164.7 for 10 TABLETS	OLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG