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Olmesartan

Olmesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker used for hypertension.

Benicar

Hypertension

10 · 20 · 40mg

Olmesartan 10mg, 20mg and 40mg film-coated tablets for hypertension. An angiotensin II receptor blocker that widens narrowed blood vessels.

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Tribenzor

Hypertension

20/5/12.5 · 40/5/12.5mg

Olmesartan, amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide in one film-coated tablet for hypertension. Receptor blockade, calcium blockade and a diuretic together.

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Azor

Hypertension

20/5mg

Olmesartan with amlodipine as a 20/5mg film-coated tablet for hypertension. Two classes in one: an angiotensin receptor blocker and a calcium channel blocker.

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Benicar HCT

Hypertension

20/12.5 · 40/12.5mg

Benicar HCT pairs olmesartan with hydrochlorothiazide in 20/12.5mg and 40/12.5mg tablets for hypertension, adding a diuretic to the receptor blocker.

From$0.85/ tabletView

Key points

  • It can raise potassium and alter kidney function.
  • It can harm a developing fetus; persistent severe diarrhoea can be a medicine reaction.
  • Facial swelling, fainting or very little urine needs urgent care.

Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.

Important safety checks

Pregnancy, kidney function, potassium, dehydration, NSAIDs and persistent gastrointestinal symptoms require review.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for facial or throat swelling, breathing difficulty, fainting, severe weakness, very little urine or severe persistent diarrhoea.

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