Amlodipine/olmesartan
Combination antihypertensive drug
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Amlodipine/olmesartan, sold under the brand name Azor, among others is a fixed-dose combination medication used to treat high blood pressure.[5] It contains amlodipine, as the besilate, a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, and olmesartan medoxomil, an angiotensin II receptor blocker.[5]
Trade namesAzor, Sevikar
Other namesOlmesartan/amlodipine
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| Amlodipine | Calcium channel blocker |
| Olmesartan | Angiotensin II antagonist |
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| Trade names | Azor, Sevikar |
| Other names | Olmesartan/amlodipine |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Micromedex Detailed Consumer Information |
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| Routes of administration | By mouth |
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Amlodipine/olmesartan was approved for medical use in the United States in September 2007.[5][7] It is available as a generic medication.
Medical uses
History
The combination has been studied in clinical trials; one test showed it reduced blood pressure during a 24-hour period and was well tolerated.[8]
