Indapamide
INDAPAMIDE
Overview:
Indapamide helps lower high blood pressure and reduce swelling from extra fluid, especially in people with heart problems.The medicine helps your body get rid of excess salt and fluid, which helps relax your blood vessels and makes it easier for your heart to pump.
Classification: Thiazide-like diuretic
Uses:
Indapamide is a medicine that helps with high blood pressure and swelling from fluid buildup. If your heart has to work too hard or you feel puffiness in your legs or feet, this medicine can help by gently helping your body get rid of extra salt and water.
How it works:
Indapamide helps your body gently get rid of extra salt and water, which takes some of the pressure off your blood vessels. This makes it easier for your heart to pump and helps your blood pressure come down naturally. It helps your veins and arteries loosen up, which lets blood move with less pressure.
Dosage: As prescribed by your doctor.
Side Effects:
Dizziness or feeling lightheaded (especially when standing up quickly)
Tiredness or weakness
Frequent urination (especially early on)
Headache
Muscle cramps
Precautions: Prior to using Indapamide, inform your physician whether you have any liver or kidney issues, a history of poor potassium or sodium levels. Since this medication will assist your body to remove the water and salt, there are chances that you will become dehydrated, or even get dizzy, mostly after standing too fast so make sure you maintain your fluids, and inform your doctor about any daze or extreme fatigue. And don’t forget to tell them whether you are pregnant, lactating or nursing any other medication especially if you want to quit smoking. This will enable them to make your care on schedule.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage.
Olmesartan Medoxomil
OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL
Overview:
Olmesartan Medoxomil is the medication that will allow maintaining your pressure since it relaxes your blood vessels slightly. This will enable your heart to work with less effort and therefore you will feel healthy and reduce the chances of having some serious complications such as heart attacks or stroke. It is normally administered once a day and can be taken alone or together with other drugs to make your heart and body happy and strong. Imagine it was a close friend that takes care of the health of your heart on a daily basis.
Classification: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)
Uses:
Olmesartan Medoxomil was prescribed to help reduce high blood pressure to allow your heart to work more easily and helps to keep your blood flowing smoothly. In doing so, it prevents severe health complications such as heart attacks, strokes, and kidney complications.
How it works:
The mechanism of action of Olmesartan Medoxomil is that it relaxes your blood vessels. It paralyzes the effect of a substance in your body known as angiotensin II, which allows blood vessels to constrict. Cessation of this tightening causes your blood vessels to remain open and relaxed thus allowing blood an easier flow, thus reducing your blood pressure. This will assist in lessening the strain on your heart, and your body will feel better than before.
Dosage: As prescribed by your doctor.
Side effects:
- Headaches
- Tiredness or weakness
- Stomach upset or nausea
- Swelling in the legs or feet
- Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
Precautions:
It is better to inform your doctor before taking Olmesartan Medoxomil whether you have kidney or liver issues, whether you are pregnant or lactating. When you are standing there, make sure not to stand very fast because it will make you feel dizzy or lightheaded. Besides, make your physician aware of your other medicines, since some of them may interact with Olmesartan. You should take it as directed at all times and you should never discontinue without consulting with your health practitioner.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage.
