OLMEZEST CH 20MG is a combination of Chlorthalidone and Olmesartan which belongs to the group of medicines called Thiazide diuretics and Angiotensin-II receptor antagonists respectively. OLMEZEST CH 20MG is indicated for the management of essential hypertension. Essential hypertension (also known as primary hypertension) is a medical condition in which the force of the blood exerted against the walls of the artery remains very high, and as a result it may lead to severe damage to the walls of blood vessels supplying various important organs. It occurs without any known secondary cause and if remains unmanageed it can lead to severe problems such as heart attack, heart or kidney failure, stroke, or even blindness.

Olmesartan is an Angiotensin-II receptor antagonist that effectively reduces blood pressure by blocking the actions of Angiotensin œ II (a substance that causes narrowing of blood vessels and increase in blood pressure) at the angiotensin type-I receptors and chlorthalidone is a thiazide diuretic that acts by increasing urinary excretion of sodium and water, thus reducing blood volume followed by a marked decrease in blood pressure. Along management with OLMEZEST CH 20MG follow the lifestyle modifications (such as losing weight, quitting smoking or alcohol intake) as advised by your physician along with a healthy balanced diet and a regular physical activity (such as walking or swimming).

During course of the management with OLMEZEST CH 20MG, your doctor might regularly check your blood pressure, kidney function and electrolyte balance to avoid the risk of side effects. Avoid eating grapefruit or consuming grapefruit juice while taking OLMEZEST CH 20MG as it could potentiate the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine. Before taking OLMEZEST CH 20MG, inform your doctor if you have diabetes, liver, kidney, or heart disease as a precaution.

OLMEZEST CH 20MG is strictly not recommended for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women as it could cause serious harm to the baby. The most common side effects of taking OLMEZEST CH 20MG are headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea, stomach pain, lack of appetite or electrolyte imbalance. Consult your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.