XIRTAM AM 20MG/5MG TAB

Overview

XIRTAM AM 20MG/5MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

XIRTAM AM 20MG/5MG TAB is composed of: OLMESARTAN (20.0 MG), AMLODIPINE (5.0 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.

Amlodipine is an Calcium channel blocker that dilates blood vessels and improves blood flow.
Amlodipine is used to treat chest pain.

Usage

OLMESARTAN is generally used to treat: Hypertension

AMLODIPINE is generally used to treat: Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease
AMLODIPINE can address symptoms like: Chest Pain

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

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?

XIRTAM AM 20MG/5MG TAB is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions


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.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart failure or liver disease.
It may causes drowsiness Dont drive while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

AMLODIPINE over-dosage can result in: Dizziness, Fainting, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

Common Side-Effects

OLMESARTAN : Dizziness, Lightheadedness
AMLODIPINE : Edema, Palpitation, Dizziness, Headache, Abdominal Pain, Ankles Swelling, Feet Swelling

Serious Side-Effects

OLMESARTAN : Diarrhoea, Ankles Swelling, Fainting, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Weakness (generalized)
AMLODIPINE : Rhinitis, Insomnia, Myalgia, Tinnitus, Vomiting, Dry Mouth, Syncope, Dizziness, Wheezing, Difficulty Breathing

Rare Side-Effects

OLMESARTAN : Skin Rash, Face Swelling, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching
AMLODIPINE : Dysuria, Chronic Cough, Xerophthalmia, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Gums Bleeding, Chills, Confusion, Cough, Fever

Food Interactions



Using amlodipine with multivitamin containing minerals decrease the effects of amlodipine.

Disease Interactions

AMLODIPINE can interfere with: Coronary Artery Disease, Hypotension, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

OLMESARTAN is categorized as: ANGIOTENSIN RECEPTOR BLOCKERS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
AMLODIPINE is categorized as: CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKING AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

AMCARD-OM TABINR 60 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
AMLOVAS OL 5MG/20MG TABINR 117 for 10 TABLETSAMLODIPINE 20.0 MG, OLMESARTAN 5.0 MG
BENITEC A TABINR 95 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
M ZARTAN A 20MG/5MG TABINR 99 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
M ZARTAN A 40MG/5MG TABINR 147.86 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLCURE AM 20MG/5MG TABINR 76.18 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLCURE AM 40MG/5MG TABINR 119.05 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLKEM AM TABINR 112 for 14 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
OLKEM-20 AM TABINR 144 for 15 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLKEM-40 AM TABINR 236.5 for 14 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMARK A 20MG/5MG TABINR 100 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMARK A 40MG TABINR 176.5 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMAT AM 40MG/5MG TABINR 166 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMAT-20 AM TABINR 113.5 for 10 TABLETSAMLODIPINE 20.0 MG, OLMESARTAN 5.0 MG
OLMAT-AM FC-TABINR 85 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
OLMAX AM 20MG/5MG TABINR 172.5 for 15 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMAX AM 40MG/5MG TABINR 237 for 15 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMAX-AM TABINR 87.6 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
OLMEBLU AM 20MG/5MG TABINR 45 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMECIP AM 20MG/5MG TABINR 120 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMECIP AM TABINR 120 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
OLMECROS AM TABINR 80 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMECULE A TABINR 80.88 for 10 TABLETSAMLODIPINE , OLMESARTAN
OLMEDOX AM 20MG/5MG TABINR 41.3 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMEFIT AM 20MG/5MG TABINR 70 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMEGARD AM 20MG/2.5MG TABINR 93.35 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 2.5 MG
OLMEGLARE A 20MG/5MG TABINR 71 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMEGLARE A 40MG TABINR 98 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMESAFE AM 5MG/20MG TABINR 79.9 for 10 TABLETSAMLODIPINE 20.0 MG, OLMESARTAN 5.0 MG
OLMESAR A 20MG/5MG TABINR 117 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMESAR A 40MG/5MG TABINR 172 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMESAR-A TABINR 117 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
OLMESARTAN 20MG + AMLODIPINE 5MG TABINR 24.32 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMETIME AM 20MG/5MG TABINR 53.24 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMETIME AM 40MG/5MG TABINR 93.17 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMETOR AM 40 TABINR 156 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMETOR AM 5/20MG TABINR 96 for 10 TABLETSAMLODIPINE 20 MG, OLMESARTAN 5 MG
OLMETOR AM TABINR 96 for 10 TABLETSAMLODIPINE 20.0 MG, OLMESARTAN 5.0 MG
OLMETRACK AM 20MG TABINR 85 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
OLMEZEST AM 40 TABINR 168 for 10 TABLETSAMLODIPINE 40.0 MG, OLMESARTAN 5.0 MG
OLMEZEST AM 5MG/20MG TABINR 105 for 10 TABLETSAMLODIPINE 20.0 MG, OLMESARTAN 5.0 MG
OLMEZEST-AM TABINR 84 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
OLMIGHTY AM 20MG/5MG TABINR 53.7 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMIN A 20MG/5MG TABINR 90.75 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMO AM 20MG/5MG TABINR 79 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMORE AM 20MG/5MG TABINR 70 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMY A TABSINR 87.8 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
OLMY-A 40MG TABINR 180.5 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMY-A TABINR 140.1 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLRAAS AM 5MG/20MG TABINR 88 for 10 TABLETSAMLODIPINE 20.0 MG, OLMESARTAN 5.0 MG
OLSAR-A 20 TABINR 114.2 for 10 TABLETSAMLODIPINE 20.0 MG, OLMESARTAN 5.0 MG
OLSAR-A 20MG TABINR 130 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
OLSAR-A 40 TABINR 183.75 for 10 TABLETSAMLODIPINE 40.0 MG, OLMESARTAN 5.0 MG
OLSAVAS AM 20MG/5MG TABINR 86.9 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLSERTAIN AM 20MG/5MG TABINR 77.5 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLSERTAIN AM ACTIVE 20MG/5MG TABINR 232 for 30 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLSI AM 20MG/5MG TABINR 85 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLTAS A TABINR 60.47 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLVANCE AM 20MG/5MG TABINR 108.5 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLVANCE AM 40MG/5MG TABINR 175 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLVANCE AM TABINR 108.5 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
OLVAS AM 20MG/5MG TABINR 90.4 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLVAS AM TABINR 90.4 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
OLWAYS AM 20MG/5MG TABINR 65.4 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OMEN AM 20MG/5MG TABINR 90 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OMEN AM 40MG/5MG TABINR 82 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
PINOM A 40MG/5MG TABINR 156 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
PINOM A 5MG/20MG TABINR 98.5 for 10 TABLETSAMLODIPINE 20.0 MG, OLMESARTAN 5.0 MG
WINBP AM 20MG TABINR 132 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
WINBP AM 20MG/5MG TABINR 120.7 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
WINBP AM 40MG TABINR 199 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
WINBP AM 40MG/5MG TABINR 199 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
XIRTAM AM 20MG/5MG TABINR 84 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ASOMEX OH FORTE TABINR 180 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
ASOMEX OH TABINR 118 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 2.5 MG
OLMARK AH 20MG/5MG/12.5MG TABINR 112 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMAT-20 AMH TABINR 108.87 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMAT-40 AMH TABINR 175.79 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMAT-AMH FC-TABINR 150 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
OLMAX 3D 20MG/5MG/12.5MG TABINR 107.5 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMAX 3D 40MG TABINR 90 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
OLMAX 3D 40MG/5MG/12.5MG TABINR 178.5 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMETIME AMH 20MG/5MG/12.5MG TABINR 66.55 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMEWON PLUS 20MG TABINR 104.3 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMEWON PLUS 40MG TABINR 142.5 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMIN AH 20MG/5MG/12.5MG TABINR 108.9 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLMY-AH TABINR 132.4 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLRAAS AMH 5MG/20MG/12.5MG TABINR 99 for 10 TABLETSAMLODIPINE 20.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, OLMESARTAN 5.0 MG
OLSAR AH 20MG/5MG/12.5MG TABINR 120.75 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
OLSAR-AH TABINR 90 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
OLSAVAS 3 5MG/20MG/12.5MG TABINR 69.3 for 10 TABLETSAMLODIPINE 20.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, OLMESARTAN 5.0 MG
OLSAVAS 3D TABINR 100.57 for 10 TABLETSHYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE , AMLODIPINE , OLMESARTAN
OMEN ACT 20MG/5MG/12.5MG TABINR 98 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
THRIOMESAR TABINR 141.9 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
TRI OLMESAR 20MG/5MG/12.5MG TABINR 123 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
TRI OLMESAR 40MG/5MG/12.5MG TABINR 180 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
TRI OLMETOR 20MG TABINR 107 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
TRI OLMETOR 40MG TABINR 175 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
TRI OLVANCE 20 TABINR 118 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
TRI OLVANCE 40 TABINR 201 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
TRIOLMESAR 20MG TABINR 123 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
TRIOLMESAR 40MG TABINR 198 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
TRIOLMESAR CH 20MG TABINR 119 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
TRIOLMESAR CH 40MG TABINR 178 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
TRIOLMESAR CH TABINR 119 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
TRIOLMEZEST 20 TABINR 118 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
TRIOLMEZEST 20MG FC-TABINR 92 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
TRIOLMEZEST 40 TABINR 175 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
TRIOLMIGHTY 20 TABINR 70 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
TRIOLMIGHTY 40 TABINR 100 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
TRIOLSAR 20MG TABINR 107.35 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
TRIOLSAR 40MG TABINR 174.5 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 6.25 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
TRIOLSAR HS 20MG/5MG/12.5MG TABINR 114.25 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
TRIOLSAR HS 40MG/5MG/12.5MG TABINR 186.5 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 40.0 MG, CHLORTHALIDONE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
TRIOLSERTAIN TABINR 52.5 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE , AMLODIPINE
TRIOLVANCE 20MG TABINR 108 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
TRIPIN OM 20MG/5MG/12.5MG TABINR 118.5 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
TRIPIN OM TABINR 98.5 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG
WINBP TRIO 20MG/5MG/12.5MG TABINR 144.8 for 10 TABLETSOLMESARTAN 20.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG