Benicar Hct
Olmesartan Medoxomil · Hydrochlorothiazide
Olmesartan medoxomil and hydrochlorothiazide tablets for high blood pressure. One part relaxes blood vessels while the other helps the body flush out excess fluid.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredients
- Olmesartan Medoxomil · Hydrochlorothiazide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 40mg + 12.5mg
This listing uses Benicar Hct as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Benicar Hct vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Benicar Hct details
- Condition
- Hypertension
- Alternative names
- olmesartan medoxomil, hydrochlorothiazide
- Therapeutic class
- Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist, Thiazide Diuretic Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Antihypertensive Combination
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; anuria; severe renal impairment
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- hyperkalaemia; electrolyte depletion; orthostatic hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Daiichi Sankyo
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Lithium; NSAIDs; Potassium Supplements
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
angioedema, requires immediate medical attention; severe acute renal dysfunction, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Olmesartan medoxomil and hydrochlorothiazide tablets for high blood pressure. One part relaxes blood vessels while the other helps the body flush out excess fluid.
Mechanism of action
Olmesartan blocks angiotensin II receptors while hydrochlorothiazide promotes urinary sodium and fluid clearance, combining actions synergistically.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: High risk of fetal toxicity. Contraindicated in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
What you will receive
Benicar Hct is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Olmesartan Medoxomil / Hydrochlorothiazide, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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