Azor (Amlodipine and Olmesartan Medoxomil Tablets) Patient Information: How Should I Take the Drug at RxList

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May 25, 2012

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What is high blood pressure?

High blood pressure or hypertension means high pressure (tension) in the arteries. Arteries are vessels that carry blood from the pumping heart to all the tissues and organs of the body. High blood pressure does not mean excessive emotional tension, although emotional tension and stress can temporarily increase blood pressure. Normal blood pressure is below 120/80; blood pressure between 120/80 and 139/89 is called "pre-hypertension", and a blood pressure of 140/90 or above is considered high.

The top number, which is the systolic blood pressure, corresponds to the pressure in the arteries as the heart contracts and pumps blood into the arteries. The bottom number, the diastolic pressure, represents the pressure in the arteries as the heart relaxes after the contraction. The diastolic pressure reflects the lowest pressure to which the arteries are exposed.

An elevation of the systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure incre...

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Azor Patient Information including How Should I Take

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking amlodipine and olmesartan (Azor)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to amlodipine (Norvasc) or olmesartan (Benicar).

If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take amlodipine and olmesartan.

kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
liver disease;
congestive heart failure;
if you are vomiting or having diarrhea; or
if you have recently had a heart attack.

If you are also taking a beta-blocker drug (such as Blocadren, Corgard, Inderal, Normodyne, Tenormin, Toprol, Trandate, Zibeta, and others) do not suddenly stop using the beta-blocker without first talking to your doctor. You may need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely. Stopping a beta-blocker too quickly can cause serious heart problems that will not be prevented by amlodipine and olmesartan.

FDA pregnancy category D. This medication can cause harm to an unborn baby. Olmesartan may cause injury and even death to the unborn baby if you take it during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Do not use amlodipine and olmesartan without your doctor's consent if you are pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether amlodipine and olmesartan passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take amlodipine and olmesartan (Azor)?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication.

Take this medication with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.

You may take this medication with or without food.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood pressure will need to be checked on a regular basis. Your kidney function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

If you need to undergo kidney dialysis or have any type of surgery, tell the doctor ahead of time that you are using amlodipine and olmesartan.

Keep using this medication even if you feel fine. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.

Store amlodipine and olmesartan at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

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