Buy Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s- Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Instructions

Product Overview

How To Use Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s

This medicine is for oral use only. Swallow this medication as a whole with water. Do not chew, crush or break it. It is better to take this medication at a fixed time each day if it is indicated for everyday use.

Brands

Pfizer

Manufactured by

Pfizer Pharmaceuticals

Side Effects

As with all medications, you may experience some side effects. Not everyone experiences it. This is not a cause for concern. However, it is so that you are aware of it.

High potassium level, High uric acid level, Difficulty sleeping (insomnia), Dizziness, Somnolence, Palpitations, Chest pain, Vasodilation, Cough, Back pain, Fatigue

Dizziness, Headache, Cough, Nausea, Vomitting, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, Peripheral edema, Influenza-like symptoms, Back & skeletal pain

Warning Precautions

Alcohol Warning (Not Advisable)

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s as there is a risk of additive effect such lowering blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rateIt is not advisable to drink alcohol with Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s as the alcohol may cause additive effect of lowering the blood pressure resulting in symptoms such as dizziness or lightheadedness.

Pregnancy Warning (Not Safe)

Both animal studies and human studies are insufficient to show adverse effects on the fetus. Pregnant women may use it if the benefits outweigh the risks. Please consult your doctor. There is evidence of risk to fetus in human studies, but the potential benefits of Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s may warrant the usage despite the risks. It is recommended to change to alternative antihypertensives with established safety profile in pregnancy, unless angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) therapy is indicated in women planning for pregnancy. It has been demonstrated that exposure to ARB during the second and third trimesters may induce fetotoxicity and neonatal toxicity.

Breastfeeding Warning (Not Advisable)

Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s is excreted in human milk. It also reduces milk production due to it diuresis effect.This drug is excreted in the milk of lactating rats but it is unknown whether Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s is excreted in human breast milk. Since there is no data on the usage of Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s during breastfeeding, it is recommended to change to alternative antihypertensives with better safety profile.

Driving Warning (Not Advisable)

The usage of Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s may impair general attention and affect the ability to drive as it can cause side effects such as dizziness, somnolence and palpitations.Do not drive unless you are feeling well. Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s may cause side effects such as dizziness or tiredness, all of which could affect the ability to concentrate and drive.

Kidney Warning (Use With Care)

Dose adjustment is required in patients with kidney disease. In patients with severe renal function, use is not recommended. Please consult your doctor.It is important to monitor serum potassium and creatinine levels when Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s is used in patients with renal impairments. The usage of this drug is not recommended for patients with severely impaired renal function.

Liver Warning (Use With Care)

Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s should be used with caution in patients with liver disease as it may precipitate hepatic coma.It is best to avoid using Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s in patients with severe liver impairment as there is no data available. Dose adjustment is only required for patients with moderate liver impairment and close monitoring of blood pressure and renal function is strongly indicated. Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s should not be used in patients with biliary obstruction.

FAQ

Is it safe to take Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s when I am ill?

If you find yourself to be ill with a fever (a high temperature above 38 degree celcius), with sweats, vomitting or have severe diarrhoea, contact your doctor as you may need to stop taking Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s until you are better. You can resume taking Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s when you are eating and drinking normally. If you take Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s when you are ill, it may cause dehydration and it can worsen your condition.

What should I avoid when taking Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s?

If you are taking Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s, it is important not to consume too much salt in your food because this can stop your medication from working as well as it should. It is advised not to consume salt substitutes as they contain a high amount of potassium which can interfere with certain medications and cause side effects. Some medications can cause you to lose potassium. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should take food or supplements high in potassium unless you are on medication that retain potassium then you would not need extra potassium.

Who should not take Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s?

You should not take Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s if you are allergic to Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s or if you are pregnant. It is also best to avoid using Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s if you have diabetes, impaired kidney function or are on other blood pressure lowering medications which would require close monitoring.

Can I take Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s for migraines?

There are some evidence stating that Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s might help in preventing migraines. However, your doctor will recommend that you try other medicines first.

Disclaimer

Information last updated on: Mon Mar 25 2024 16:25:02 GMT+0800 (Malaysia Time) The product images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product.

The content provided on this webpage is to provide information only, to be fully-interpreted by a medical professional, and not intended as a guide to make purchase decisions, or a substitute to advice of a medical professional. Effectiveness and side effects of medication may differ from individual to individual. We do not encourage any customer to self-diagnose and/or self-medicate. Patients should always consult a medical professional before taking or using any medication. The content provided here is non-exhaustive and may not cover all aspects of the medication. Our service should only be used to support the doctor-patient dynamic, not replace it.

The fulfilment of prescription medication is subject to our review of a prescription issued by a Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) registered doctor. If required, we will provide a tele-consult service with one of our registered panel doctors. This is not an advertisement of a medicine as such an advertisement would require prior approval from the Medicines Advertisement Board of Malaysia. Olmetec Plus 20/12.5mg Tablet 30s is available in many areas in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Bintang, Titiwangsa, Setiawangsa, Wangsa Maju, Kepong, Segambut, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, Subang Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Mont Kiara, Puchong, Bandar Sunway, TTDI, Seri Kembangan, Klang, Bukit Tinggi, Damansara, Sentul, Penang, George Town, Jelutong, Gelugor, Bayan Baru, Bandar Baru Air Itam, Sungai Ara, Bukit Mertajam, Butterworth, Perai, Johor Bahru, Skudai, Bukit Indah, Gelang Patah, Senai, Pasir Gudang, Taman Daya, Taman Molek, Taman Perling, Tebrau, Danga Bay, Larkin, Nusajaya, Pontian, Masai, Setia Tropika, Desaru, Tampoi.

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