Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil

Introduction To Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil

Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil is a combination of medicines used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure thus reduces chances of future heart attack and stroke.

Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil should be taken with food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. It contains a diuretic (water pill) and will make you urinate more so, it is best to avoid taking this medicine within four hours of going to bed. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you stop taking it your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.

The most common side effects of this medicine include ankle swelling, headache, dizziness, tiredness, and taste change. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or won't go away. Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure, kidney function, level of electrolytes, and blood sugar level checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

Uses of Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil

  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Side effects of Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Trinexovas

  • Ankle swelling
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Tiredness
  • Palpitations
  • Sleepiness
  • Increased blood uric acid
  • Glucose intolerance
  • Taste change
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
  • Upset stomach
  • Altered blood lipid level

How to use Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil is to be taken with food.

How Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil works

Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil is a combination of three medicines: Olmesartan Medoxomil, Cilnidipine and Chlorthalidone. Olmesartan Medoxomil is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and Cilnidipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). They work by widening and relaxing the blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic which removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow.

Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil for the treatment of high blood pressure.

  • Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.

  • It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

  • Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.

  • Use of Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.

Safety Advice

sdsPregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Can I take Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil if I’m pregnant?

Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

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Can I take Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil if I’m breastfeeding?

Information regarding the use of Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

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Is drinking alcohol while taking Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil safe?

Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

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Can I drive after taking Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil?

Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

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Can I take Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil if I have/had kidney diseases?

Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil is not recommended in these patients.

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Can I take Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil if I have/had liver diseases?

Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Chlorthalidone + Cilnidipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

References

Written By:

Dr Advikka Ridhy

Dr Advikka Ridhy

MBBS

RMO, Aster MIMS

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