Sevikar HCT 40/5/12.5 mg 28 tablets

Sevikar HCT 40/5/12.5 mg 28 tablets:

Olmesartan medoxomil/amlodipine/hydrochlorothiazide 40 mg/5 mg/12.5 mg:

What are the uses of Olmesartan/Amlodipine/Hydrochlorothiazide:

• Olmesartan/Amlodipine/Hydrochlorothiazide contains three active ingredients called olmesartan medoxomil, amlodipine besylate and hydrochlorothiazide. All three substances help control high blood pressure.
  
• Olmesartan medoxomil belongs to a group of medicines called 'angiotensin II receptor antagonists'.
  
•  Amlodipine belongs to a group of substances called 'calcium channel blockers'.
  
•  Hydrochlorothiazide is one of a group of medicines called thiazide diuretics.

How to take Olmesartan/Amlodipine/Hydrochlorothiazide:

• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist tells you. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• The recommended dose of olmesartan/amlodipine/hydrochlorothiazide is one tablet per day.
• The tablet can be taken with or without food. Swallow the tablet with some liquid (such as a glass of water). The tablet should not be chewed. Do not take the tablet with grapefruit juice.
• If possible, take your daily dose at the same time each day, eg breakfast time.

Do not take Olmesartan/Amlodipine/Hydrochlorothiazide:

• If you are allergic to olmesartan medoxomil, to amlodipine, to a special combination calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine), to hydrochlorothiazide or to substances similar to hydrochlorothiazide (sulfonamides), or to any of the other ingredients of this drug. If you have diabetes or impaired kidney function and are being treated with medication to lower Blood Pressure contains Aliskiren.
  
•  You have severe kidney problems.
  
•  If you have serious liver problems, if the secretion of bile is poor or if there is a blockage in the drainage of bile from the gallbladder or if you have any jaundice.
  
• If you suffer from severe low blood pressure.
  
• If you experience a lack of blood flow to your tissues with symptoms such as low blood pressure, low pulse, and rapid heartbeat.
  
•  If blood flow to your heart is obstructed.
  
• If you experience a decrease in cardiac output (leading to shortness of breath or peripheral swelling) after a heart attack.

Warnings and precautions:

Tell your doctor if you have any of the following health problems:

•  Kidney problems or kidney transplant.
  
•  Liver disease.
  
• Heart failure or problems with the heart valves or heart muscle.
  
•  Severe vomiting, diarrhoea, treatment with high doses of 'water tablets' or if you are on a low-salt diet.
  
•  Increased levels of potassium in the blood.
  
•  Problems with the adrenal glands.
  
• diabetic.
  
• Lupus erythematosus.
  
• Allergies or asthma.
  
• Skin reactions such as sunburn or rash after sun exposure or sunbed use.
  
• If you have ever had skin cancer or if you have an unexpected skin lesion during treatment.

Possible side effects:

• Dizziness. Headache; swelling in the ankles, feet, legs, hands, or arms; exhaustion.
  
• lack of energy; tingling or numbness in the hands or feet; vertigo; Heartbeat awareness. Rapid heartbeat.
  
• Some changes in blood test results.
  
• Bronchitis; sore throat; Runny or stuffy nose. cough; Stomach ache; Stomach flu; Diarrhea; Indigestion; nausea; Pain in the joints or bones. Back ache; Blood in urine. Urinary tract infection. Source; With flu-like symptoms; pain.
  
• Low numbers of types of blood cells known as platelets and angina (chest pain or discomfort). Itchy; Skin eruption. Allergic rash Skin rash with hives. Swelling of the face. muscle pain; Feeling unwell.
  
• Swelling of the face, mouth and/or throat, acute renal failure and renal insufficiency. Idleness.
  
• Edema (fluid retention)
  
• Stomach ache; nausea; Swelling of the ankle, feeling drowsy; Redness and a feeling of warmth in the face, visual disturbances (including double vision and blurred vision), awareness of heartbeat, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, cramps, weakness, difficulty breathing.
  
• Difficulty sleeping. Sleep disorders; Mood changes including feelings of anxiety. depression; irritability; With shudder; Taste changes; fainting; ringing in the ears; Hair loss, increased need to urinate. Breast enlargement in men. Weight gain or loss.
  
• Confusion.

Other medicines: Olmesartan/Amlodipine/Hydrochlorothiazide:

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any of the following medicines for:

• blood pressure.
• depression.
• pain.
• Blood fats.
• AIDS.
• Fungal infections.
• Heart problems.
• Bacterial infections.
• Disturbances in body temperature.
• Transplanted organ.
• sleep.
• cancer.
  
• Heart problems.
• diabetic.
• Gout.
• Viruses.
• Stomach acid.
• Movement of food in the stomach and intestines.
• Malaria.