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Azor (Amlodipine/Olmesartan Medoxomil)
Also Known as Sevikar
Generic Equivalent - Azor (Amlodipine/Olmesartan Medoxomil)
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Product Details
Description
Azor Medicine Use & Side Effects
Azor is a prescription medication for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults. Many people with high blood pressure require more than one drug for treatment, and Azor offers a convenient solution by combining two drugs into one tablet.
High blood pressure is one of the most common chronic diseases. It can go undetected for years and can significantly increases the risk of heart disease and blood vessel problems.
Azor works by lowering blood pressure to a safer level.
Directions
The starting dosage is usually Azor 5-20 mg once daily. The dosage may be increased to a maximum of 10-40 mg once daily.
Ingredients
The active ingredients in Azor are amlodipine and olmesartan.
Interactions
Drugs that can interact with Azor may include:
- Alfuzosin
- Aliskiren
- Alpha1-Blockers
- ALPRAZolam
- Amifostine
- Amphetamines
- Angiotensin II
- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
- Antipsychotic Agents
- Atosiban
- Barbiturates
- Benperidol
- Brigatinib
- Brimonidine
- Bromperidol
- Calcium Salts
- CarBAMazepine
- Clofazimine
- Clopidogrel
- Colesevelam
- CycloSPORINE
- CYP3A4 Inducers
- Dabigatran Etexilate
- Dantrolene
- Dapoxetine
- Dexmethylphenidate
- Diazoxide
- Dofetilide
- Drospirenone-Containing Products
- DULoxetine
- Eplerenone
- Erdafitinib
- Fexinidazole
- Finerenone
- Flibanserin
- Flunarizine
- Fusidic Acid
- Heparin
- Herbal Products with Blood Pressure Increasing Effects
- Herbal Products with Blood Pressure Lowering Effects
- Hypotension-Associated Agents
- Inhalational Anesthetics
- Ixabepilone
- Lemborexant
- Levodopa-Containing Products
- Lithium
- Lomitapide
- Lonafarnib
- Lormetazepam
- Lovastatin
- Magnesium Sulfate
- Melatonin
- Methylphenidate
- Midazolam
- Molsidomine
- Naftopidil
- Neuromuscular-Blocking Agents
- Nicergoline
- Nicorandil
- NiMODipine
- Nitroprusside
- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents
- Obinutuzumab
- Pentoxifylline
- Pholcodine
- Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors
- Pimozide
- Potassium Salts
- Potassium-sparing Diuretics
- Prostacyclin Analogues
- Quinagolide
- Ranolazine
- Red Yeast Rice
- Simvastatin
- Sincalide
- Sirolimus
- Sirolimus
- Sodium Phosphates
- Tacrolimus
- Tolvaptan
- Triazolam
- Trimethoprim
- Ubrogepant
Cautions
Your blood pressure and kidney function should be monitored when starting this drug and throughout treatment.
Tell your doctor if you experience any edema (swelling).
Tell your doctor if you experience chest pain when starting or changing dosages.
Side Effects
Common adverse reactions are:
- Anaphylaxis
- Hypotension
- Nocturia
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Palpitations
- Peripheral Edema
- Pruritus
- Skin Rash
- Urinary Frequency
References
Azor [package insert]. Parsippany, NJ: Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.; 2016.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 9654
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