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olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide
olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide (Oral route)ol-me-SAR-tan me-DOX-oh-mil, hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zideOral routeTabletWhen used in pregnancy during the second and third trimesters, drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and even death to the developing fetus. When pregnancy is detected, hydrochlorothiazide/olmesartan medoxomil should be discontinued as soo...
Olmesartan medoxomil
Olmesartan medoxomilBrand names: Benicar HCT, BenicarWhy is Olmesartan medoxomil prescribed?Benicar controls high blood pressure. It works by blocking the effect of a hormone called angiotensin II. Unopposed, this substance prompts the blood vessels to contract, an action that tends to raise blood pressure. Benicar relaxes and expands the blood vessels, allowing pressure to dro...
olmesartan medoxomil
olmesartan medoxomil (Oral route)ol-me-SAR-tan me-DOX-oh-milOral routeTabletWhen used in pregnancy during the second and third trimesters, drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and even death to the developing fetus. When pregnancy is detected, olmesartan medoxomil should be discontinued as soon as possible .Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensi...
Olmesartan Medoxomil
Olmesartan MedoxomilPronunciation: (ole-mih-SAR-tan meh-DOX-oh-mill)Class: Angiotensin II receptor antagonistTrade Names:Benicar- Tablets 5 mg- Tablets 20 mg- Tablets 40 mgPharmacologyBlocks vasoconstrictor effects of angiotensin II by selectively blocking the binding of angiotensin II to the AT 1 receptor in vascular smooth muscle.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionRapidly and ...
Olmesartan Medoxomil/Hydrochlorothiazide
Olmesartan Medoxomil / HydrochlorothiazidePronunciation: (ol-me-SAR-tan me-DOX-oh-mil/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide)Class: Antihypertensive combinationTrade Names:Benicar HCT- Tablets olmesartan medoxomil 20 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg- Tablets olmesartan medoxomil 40 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg- Tablets olmesartan medoxomil 40 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 25 mgIndic...
olopatadine nasal
olopatadineGeneric Name: olopatadine (nasal) (OH loe PA ta deen)Brand Names: PatanaseWhat is olopatadine nasal?Olopatadine is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the chemical histamine in your body.Olopatadine treats sneezing, itching, runny nose, and other nasal symptoms of allergies.Olopatadine nasal may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.\...
olopatadine Ophthalmic
olopatadine (Ophthalmic route)oh-loe-PA-ta-deenCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.PatadayPatanolAvailable Dosage Forms:SolutionTherapeutic Class: Ophthalmologic AgentPharmacologic Class: AntihistamineUses For olopatadineOlopatadine ophthalmic (eye) solution is used to temporarily prevent itching of the eye caused by a condition known as allergic conjunctivitis. It...
olopatadine Nasal
olopatadine (Nasal route)oh-loe-PA-ta-deenCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.PatanaseAvailable Dosage Forms:SprayTherapeutic Class: Nasal AgentPharmacologic Class: AntihistamineUses For olopatadineOlopatadine nasal spray is used to treat sneezing, itchy or runny nose, or other symptoms caused by seasonal (short-term) allergic rhinitis (hay fever) .olopatadine work...
Olopatadine Drops
Olopatadine DropsGeneric Name: Olopatadine (oh-loe-pa-TA-deen)Brand Name: Examples include Pataday and PatanolOlopatadine Drops are used for:Preventing itchy, red, or watery eyes due to allergies (eg, pollen, pollution, dust, animal dander). Olopatadine Drops may be used alone or with other allergy medicines.Olopatadine Drops are an antihistamine. It works by blocking the action ...
Olopatadine Spray
Olopatadine SprayGeneric Name: Olopatadine (OH-loe-PA-ta-deen)Brand Name: PatanaseOlopatadine Spray is used for:Treating allergy symptoms such as sneezing and itchy, runny nose. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Olopatadine Spray is an antihistamine nasal spray. It works by blocking the action of histamine, which reduces allergy symptoms.Do N...
Olopatadine hydrochloride
Olopatadine hydrochlorideBrand names: PatanolWhy is Olopatadine hydrochloride prescribed?Patanol is an antihistamine that relieves the red, itchy eyes often caused by allergies.Most important fact about Olopatadine hydrochloridePatanol should be used only for allergic conditions. It is not a remedy for irritation from contact lenses.How should you take Olopatadine...
Olopatadine Hydrochloride
Olopatadine HydrochloridePronunciation: (OH-loe-PA-ta-deen HYE-droe-KLOR-ide)Class: AntihistamineTrade Names:Pataday- Solution, ophthalmic 0.2%Trade Names:Patanase- Nasal Spray 0.6%Trade Names:Patanol- Solution, ophthalmic 0.1%PharmacologyInhibits release of histamine from mast cells and relatively selective histamine H 1 antagonist. Inhibits type 1 immediate h...
olopatadine ophthalmic
olopatadine ophthalmicGeneric Name: olopatadine ophthalmic (OH loe PAT a deen)Brand Names: Pataday, PatanolWhat is olopatadine ophthalmic?Olopatadine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of itching or watery eyes.Olopatadine ophthalmic is used to treat ocular (eye) symptoms of allergic conditions, such as inflamma...
olsalazine
olsalazineGeneric Name: olsalazine (ole SAL a zeen)Brand Names: DipentumWhat is olsalazine?Olsalazine affects substances in the body that cause inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea.Olsalazine is used to treat ulcerative colitis.Olsalazine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.What is the most important information I should know about olsalaz...
olsalazine
olsalazine (Oral route)ol-SAL-a-zeenCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.DipentumAvailable Dosage Forms:CapsuleTherapeutic Class: Gastrointestinal AgentChemical Class: Salicylate, Non-AspirinUses For olsalazineOlsalazine is used in patients who have had ulcerative colitis to prevent the condition from occurring again. It works inside the bowel by helping to reduce inf...