Olmat 40 H Tablet

Olmat 40 H Tablet is a medicine that combines two active ingredients to help manage high blood pressure. By lowering blood pressure, it helps reduce the risk of serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes, and kidney damage.

This tablet can be taken with or without meals, depending on what your doctor recommends. It’s best to take it at the same time every day to get the maximum benefit. Since one of its ingredients works as a diuretic, it increases urine production. To avoid disturbing your sleep, try not to take it within four hours of bedtime. Even if you feel fine, you should continue using this medicine regularly, as high blood pressure usually has no noticeable symptoms, and stopping suddenly may increase your risk of complications.

The most frequently reported side effect is dizziness. Other possible effects include tiredness, weakness, headache, chest discomfort, and swelling in certain parts of the body. Some people might notice changes in lab test results, like higher uric acid or triglyceride levels, or mild changes in liver or kidney function. Rarely, it may affect eye pressure, so it’s important to let your doctor know if you experience any unusual vision problems. Most side effects are temporary and improve as your body adjusts, but if they persist, your doctor may adjust the dosage or recommend an alternative treatment.

Olmat 40 H Tablet is not usually advised during pregnancy due to possible harm to the baby. It should also be used carefully in people with liver or kidney issues, heart conditions, or diabetes. Avoid drinking alcohol, as it can make side effects like dizziness worse.

Uses
This medicine is mainly used to treat high blood pressure. It combines Olmesartan, which relaxes and widens the blood vessels to improve blood flow, and Hydrochlorothiazide, which helps the body get rid of extra salt and water through urine. Together, they work more effectively to control blood pressure and reduce the chances of heart, brain, and kidney problems in the future.

Common side effects

• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Weakness and fatigue
• Swelling in the ankles or feet
• Chest discomfort
• Headache
• Upper respiratory tract infections
• Abdominal pain or back pain
• Increased uric acid levels
• Elevated liver enzymes
• Blood in urine (in rare cases)

How to take
Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not crush, break, or chew it. It can be taken with or without food, but it’s best to take it at a fixed time each day.

Precautions

• Alcohol can increase drowsiness and dizziness when taken with this medicine.
• Pregnant women should avoid using it unless specifically advised by a doctor.
• It is considered relatively safe while breastfeeding, though medical advice is still recommended.
• This medicine may cause dizziness or blurred vision, so avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if affected.
• People with severe kidney or liver problems should use it cautiously and may need regular monitoring.

Missed dose
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed one and continue with your usual schedule. Do not take two doses at the same time.