Description
Oltas 20 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and other heart complications. Along with taking this medicine, you should follow a proper diet and exercise regularly. Do not take if you have a known allergy to this medicine.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Oltas 20 MG Tablet
Benitec 20 MG Tablet
Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Olbet 20 MG Tablet
Zuventus Healthcare Ltd.
Olsavas 20 MG Tablet
Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Xirtam 20 MG Tablet
Bayer Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Zoltab 20 MG Tablet
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Oltas 20 MG Tablet
- Body pain
- Headache
- Chills
- Nasal congestion
- Unusual tiredness and weakness
- Blood in urine
- Joint pain
- Swelling of feet or lower legs
- Bladder pain
- Diarrhea
- Dry mouth
- Increased urination
- Acid or sour stomach
- Skin rash
- Heartburn
Uses of Oltas 20 MG Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
- Hypertension
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 1 to 2 hours.
- Duration of effectThis medicine is excreted in faeces and urine. The effect of this medicine lasts for a duration of approximately 24 hours.
- Safe with alcohol?Consumption of alcohol with this medicine will lower the blood pressure and can cause dizziness, headache and changes in heart rate. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you have these symptoms.
- Is it habit forming?No habit forming tendency has been reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.
Allergy
Avoid if you have a known allergy to Oltas 20 MG Tablet or any medicine of the same class.
Aliskiren
Use of these medicines is not recommended in the elderly population with diabetes and kidney disease with CrCl less than 60 ml/min.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.
General warnings
Hypotension
Symptomatic hypotension may occur patients suffering from volume depletion or those who treated with high dose diuretics. Correct the condition before starting this medicine or start the treatment at reduced doses.
Hyperkalemia
Oltas 20 MG Tablet may cause hyperkalemia, a condition with an increase in the potassium levels in the blood. Use with caution in patients with concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements and in patients with impaired kidney function.
Impaired liver function
Use with caution in patients with mild to moderate liver injury. An initial dose of 10 mg once daily is recommended and should not exceed 20 mg/day.
Pediatric population
The safety and efficacy of Oltas 20 MG Tablet has not been established in children age below 18 years.
Missed Dose
The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Use of Oltas 20 MG Tablet with alcohol will have an additive effect in lowering the blood pressure.
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol with this medicine will lower the blood pressure and can cause dizziness, headache and changes in heart rate. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you have these symptoms.
Interaction with Medicine
Dexamethasone
Aliskiren
Captopril
Insulin
Diclofenac
Disease interactions
Congestive heart failure
Oltas 20 MG Tablet is used with caution in patients with congestive heart failure, especially if the patient is suffering from volume or sodium depletion. Transient hypotension is also not a contraindication to further treatment with AR antagonists, since therapy can usually be reinstated without difficulty after blood pressure stabilizes.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Oltas 20 MG Tablet with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Inform the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects.
Miscelleneous
How it works
It works by blocking a receptor and prevents the blood vessel constriction and promotes free blood flow.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Angiotensin receptor blockers
Schedule
Schedule H
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