Omsana AM Tablet 5mg / 20mg

About Omsana AM Tablet 5mg / 20mg

Omsana AM Tablet Uses

• Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Add-on therapy when blood pressure is not controlled on a single medicine
• Long term blood pressure management in adults

Omsana AM Tablet Benefits

• Combines two blood pressure lowering mechanisms in one tablet
• Amlodipine relaxes blood vessel walls to ease blood flow
• Olmesartan blocks angiotensin II to prevent blood vessel narrowing
• Improves treatment adherence with a single daily tablet

What Experts Say

Amlodipine belongs to the dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker class. It works by blocking calcium entry into vascular smooth muscle cells, causing blood vessels to relax and widen. This reduces the resistance the heart must pump against, lowering blood pressure over the course of the day.

Olmesartan medoxomil is an angiotensin II receptor blocker. It stops angiotensin II from binding to its receptor on blood vessels, preventing vasoconstriction and reducing aldosterone release. Combining an ARB with a calcium channel blocker targets two separate pathways involved in raising blood pressure, which often produces a stronger effect than either drug alone.

Clinical guidelines generally recommend combination therapy when blood pressure remains above target on a single medicine. Fixed dose combinations like this one also reduce the total number of tablets a patient takes daily, which is associated with better long term adherence and more consistent blood pressure control.

Drug Class

• Calcium channel blocker
• Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
• Antihypertensive combination

Omsana AM Tablet 5mg / 20mg formula

• Amlodipine + Olmesartan Medoxomil

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Omsana AM Tablet 5mg / 20mg?

• Take one tablet once daily, at the same time each day
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Take with or without food as directed by your doctor
• Do not stop suddenly without consulting your doctor

Drug Interactions

• NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Diclofenac): May reduce the blood pressure lowering effect and increase kidney strain.
• Potassium Sparing Diuretics or Potassium Supplements: Raise the risk of high potassium levels.
• Lithium: Blood lithium levels may rise, increasing toxicity risk.
• Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Ketoconazole, Diltiazem): May increase amlodipine levels and side effects.

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: Avoid use since it can cause fetal harm, especially in the second and third trimester.
• Kidney Function: Use with caution in patients with kidney impairment, dose adjustment may be needed.
• Low Blood Pressure: May cause dizziness or fainting, especially after the first dose.
• Liver Impairment: Use cautiously in patients with significant liver disease.

Omsana AM Tablet 5mg / 20mg Side Effects

• Swelling in the ankles or feet
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Flushing or warmth in the face
• Low blood pressure
• Nausea or stomach upset

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature below 30°C
• Keep the strip in its original packaging away from moisture
• Keep away from direct sunlight and heat
• Keep out of reach of children