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Azor

Amlodipine besylate + Olmesartan medoxomil

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The generic name of this medication are amlodipine and olmesartan and brand name is Azor.

The active ingredients of this medication are amlodipine besylate and olmesartan medoxomil. Inactive ingredients include silicified microcrystalline cellulose;
pregelatinized starch; croscarmellose sodium; magnesium stearate; polyvinyl alcohol; macrogol/polyethylene glycol 3350; titanium dioxide; talc; iron oxide yellow; and
iron oxide red.

It is manufactured by Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.,

Used in the treatment of high blood pressure or hypertension.

Common Uses:

Used in the treatment of high blood pressure or hypertension.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Feeling like you might pass out;
Swelling in your hands or feet, rapid weight gain;
Fast or pounding heartbeats;
Urinating less than usual or not at all;
Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
Chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in people with:
Allergic reactions to this medication or any of its ingredients; or amlodipine (Norvasc) or olmesartan (Benicar);
Kidney disease;
Ongoing dialysis;
Liver disease;
Congestive heart failure;
Problems like vomiting or diarrhea.

It is also not recommended in pregnant women; women who are planning on becoming pregnant; and nursing mothers.

Drug Interactions:
Heart medication;
Potassium supplements or salt substitutes;
Diuretics (water pills); or
Other medications that lower blood pressure.

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The generic name of this medication are amlodipine and olmesartan and brand name is Azor. The active ingredients of this medication are amlodipine besylate and olmesartan medoxomil. Inactive ingredients include silicified microcrystalline cellulose; pregelatinized starch; croscarmellose sodium; magnesium stearate; polyvinyl alcohol; macrogol/polyethylene glycol 3350; titanium dioxide; talc; iron oxide yellow; and iron oxide red. It is manufactured by Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., Used in the treatment of high blood pressure or hypertension.

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