Olmesartan selectively prevents the binding of angiotensin 2 with the AT1 receptors leading to vasoconstriction and lowered blood pressure. These angiotensin receptor blockers treat hypertension. They can cause kidney damage, low blood pressure, and liver damage. Side effects include headache, diarrhea, flu-like symptoms, bronchitis, increased cholesterol and sugar levels. These are contraindicated in pregnant women as they harm the fetus.
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Please suggest lifestyle modifications to control BP.
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is 58 years old. She has high BP problem since last six years. She is taking Amlong-A tablet daily from then and everything was fine. For the last two months, she has been diagnosed with high BP three to four times. We went through all blood and urine tests. Once a few pus cells... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Did you check her kidney for creatinine? Is it high? What is her weight? Yes, blood pressure treatment is not a one day job. For her age, I will target blood pressure around 140/90 mmHg. Occasionally, 150 mmHg of blood pressure is fine. Control of weight gain, less salt... Read Full »