Olamax Tablets 20/5/5 mg (Olmesartan Medoxomil, Amlodipine, Rosuvastatin)

Adult dose

The usual dose for this medication is one tablet once daily with water, regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). The maximum dosage for the Olmesartan Medoxomil/Amlodipine combination is 40/10 mg, with recommended dosages as follows: - 20/5 mg: Administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with monotherapy - 40/5 mg: Administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with 20/5 mg

This medication can cause serious injury or death to the fetus and newborn if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy; therefore, it should be immediately discontinued upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with allergies to this drug's active ingredients or components, patients with certain liver or kidney diseases, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those taking specific medications should not take this drug. Patients who are deficient in fluid or salt or have cardiovascular disease, liver impairment, or kidney impairment may experience hypotension or other side effects when taking this medication, so they should be monitored carefully. This drug can cause serious muscle-related side effects, such as myalgia, myopathy, and rarely muscle rupture; therefore, any signs of muscle pain or weakness should prompt immediate consultation with a healthcare provider. It may affect liver function, so if liver function test results show abnormalities, dosages might need to be adjusted or discontinued. During the course of taking this medication, it is crucial to regularly monitor blood pressure, kidney function, liver function, and blood potassium levels to check for abnormalities. Taking it with certain foods, such as grapefruit juice, can enhance the drug's effects or increase the risk of side effects; caution is advised. Interactions may occur when taken in conjunction with certain drugs, so it is important to inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medications. This drug contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic conditions should not take it. If unexpected symptoms or adverse reactions occur while taking this medication, alert healthcare personnel immediately to receive appropriate measures.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), pronounced lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, notably decreased urine output

Mild side effects

• Palpitations
• upper abdominal pain
• vomiting
• weakness
• peripheral edema
• hematuria
• allergic rhinitis
• cough
• wet cough
• rash

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It's recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pale yellow round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle