Introduction

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Uses of Bizoran 10/20

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Side effects of Bizoran 10/20

Sleepiness
Taste change
Ankle swelling
Headache
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Dizziness
Tiredness
Palpitations
Upset stomach
Increased potassium level in blood

How to use Bizoran 10/20

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bizoran 10/20 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Bizoran 10/20 works

Bizoran 10/20 is a combination of two medicines: Olmesartan Medoxomil and Amlodipine which lower blood pressure effectively. Olmesartan Medoxomil is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). They work by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

Quick Tips

Olmezest AM 40 Tablet is a combination of two medicines that provides better blood pressure control than either medicine alone.
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Avoid consuming alcohol as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of Olmezest AM 40 Tablet.
It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
Do not take Olmezest AM 40 Tablet Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Bizoran 10/20.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Bizoran 10/20 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: Bizoran 10/20 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE – Driving: Bizoran 10/20 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.\nBizoran 10/20 may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
CAUTION – Kidney: Bizoran 10/20 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bizoran 10/20 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nRegular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.
CAUTION – Liver: Bizoran 10/20 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bizoran 10/20 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nBizoran 10/20 is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.