Description
Uses:
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Treats high blood pressure (hypertension).
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Reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney damage.
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Helpful when BP is not controlled with a single medicine.
How It Works:
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Olmesartan Medoxomil: An ARB that relaxes and widens blood vessels, lowering BP.
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Cilnidipine: A calcium channel blocker (L-type + N-type) that further relaxes vessels and reduces heart workload.
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Dual action provides stronger and smoother BP control.
Dosage:
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Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
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Usually taken once daily.
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Can be taken with or without food.
How to Use:
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Swallow the tablet whole with water.
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Do not crush or chew the tablet.
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Take at the same time each day.
Precautions:
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Inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver, or heart disease.
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Avoid alcohol as it may cause dizziness or sudden BP drop.
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Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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Monitor blood pressure regularly.
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Cilnidipine may cause ankle swelling—inform your doctor if severe.
Side Effects:
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Dizziness or light-headedness
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Swelling of feet or ankles
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Headache
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Flushing
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Fatigue
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Low blood pressure
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Rare: changes in kidney function or potassium levels
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