Medicine Description averothiazide 40/5/25mg
Averothiazide tablets are used to treat high blood pressure thanks to their active ingredients: olmesartan,
amlodipine, and hydrochlorothiazide. These ingredients work together to relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure.
It is also an effective treatment for heart failure, as it relaxes blood vessels, increases blood and oxygen flow to
the heart, and reduces the risk of stroke.
Averothiazide Ingredients
The medication contains the following active ingredients:
- Olmesartan medoxomil 20 mg
- Amlodipine 5 mg
- Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg
Averothiazide Tablet Strengths
The medication is available in tablet form and comes in different strengths:
- 10/40/12.5 mg strength, 30 tablets per pack.
- 5/20/12.5 mg strength, 30 tablets per pack.
- 5/40/12.5 mg strength, 30 tablets per pack.
- 5/40/25 mg strength, 30 tablets per pack.
Averothiazide Tablets Indications
These tablets are used to treat the following conditions:
- Treatment of high blood pressure in adults
- Treatment of fluid retention
- Reduction of the risk of stroke
Averothiazide Dosage
The treating physician will determine the appropriate dosage of tablets based on the patient's condition, age, and
blood pressure. The usual dose is one tablet daily.
How to Use Averothiazide
- The medication can be taken with or without food.
- It is best to take the medication at the same time every day.
- The tablets should be swallowed whole with a full glass of water without chewing.
- The maximum dose is once daily.
Contraindications for Averothiazide Tablets
- This medication should not be used in cases of allergy to the active ingredient.
- It is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- It is contraindicated in diabetic patients taking aliskiren.
- It is not permitted in cases of severe kidney impairment.
Side Effects of Averothiazide
- Dizziness.
- Headache.
- Nausea or vomiting.
- Stomach pain.
- Diarrhea.
- Fatigue.
- Nasal congestion.
Averothiazide Tablet Alternatives
Several alternatives to this medication are available, as they contain the same active ingredients:
- Tribatens
- Marvitense
- Amlosazide
- Lezberg trio
- Erastapex trio
Storage and Handling of Averothiazide
Store the medication at room temperature between 25°C and 30°C, out of reach of children and pets, and away from heat
and moisture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Averothiazide used
Averothiazide is used to treat high blood pressure in adults and reduce the risk of stroke. This is due to its triple
combination of the active ingredients olmesartan, amlodipine, and hydrochlorothiazide.
What are the alternatives to Averothiazide
Several alternatives to Averothiazide are available because they contain the same active ingredients (olmesartan
medoxomil, hydrochlorothiazide, and amlodipine). Examples include Tripathense, Amlozid, Lisberg Trio, and Irastabex
Trio.