Olmesartan/hydrochlorothiazide
| Combination of | |
|---|---|
Angiotensin II antagonist | |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Thiazide diuretic |
| Clinical data | |
| Trade names | Benicar HCT, Benitec H, others |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Micromedex Detailed Consumer Information |
| License data | |
By mouth | |
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Olmesartan/hydrochlorothiazide, sold under the brand name Benicar HCT among others, is a
by mouth.[3]
Common side effects include nausea, dizziness, and
angiotensin II while hydrochlorothiazide works by increasing the loss of sodium by the kidneys.[1]
No generic version is available in the United States as of 2017.[2] In 2020, it was the 281st most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 1 million prescriptions.[4][5]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Benicar HCT- olmesartan medoxomil-hydrochlorothiazide tablet, film coated". DailyMed. 7 September 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ ISBN 9780323443357.
- ^ ISBN 9780857113382.
- ^ "The Top 300 of 2020". ClinCalc. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
- ^ "Hydrochlorothiazide; Olmesartan - Drug Usage Statistics". ClinCalc. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
