Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet
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Introduction To Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet
Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet 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.
Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet should be taken with or without 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 Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Benefits of Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet 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 Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet
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 Olmefast CH
- 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 Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet
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. Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet works
Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Olmesartan Medoxomil, Amlodipine and Chlorthalidone. Olmesartan Medoxomil is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and Amlodipine 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
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You have been prescribed Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
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Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.
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It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
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Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
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Use of Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.
Safety Advice
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet if I’m pregnant?
Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet 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.
BreastfeedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Can I take Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet if I’m breastfeeding?
Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
AlcoholUNSAFE
Is drinking alcohol while taking Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet safe?
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet.
DrivingUNSAFE
Can I drive after taking Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet?
Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
KidneyCAUTION
Can I take Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet if I have/had kidney diseases?
Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet is not recommended in these patients.
LiverCAUTION
Can I take Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet if I have/had liver diseases?
Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Olbet-Trio 20 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
References
Substitutes:
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Written By:
Dr Advikka Ridhy
MBBS
RMO, Aster MIMS
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