What meds are in Tribenzor?

This product contains 3 medications: olmesartan, amlodipine, and hydrochlorothiazide. Olmesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. They both work by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Does olmesartan have a generic?

Olmesartan, Oral Tablet. Olmesartan oral tablet is available as a brand-name drug and a generic drug. Brand name: Benicar.

Is there a generic for amlodipine olmesartan?

Azor (amlodipine / olmesartan) is available as a generic medication and may be significantly cheaper compared to the brand version.

Is Tribenzor a good medication?

Tribenzor is a safe medication to take for lowering blood pressure. As a combination of 3 medications it has more side effects and drug interactions, and should only be taken as directed by a provider who will monitor your blood pressure and lab test results.

Does Tribenzor have a diuretic in it?

What is Tribenzor and how is it used? Tribenzor (olmesartan medoxomil, amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide) Tablets is a combination of an angiotensin receptor blocker, a calcium channel blocker, and a diuretic used to treat high blood pressure.

Is Tribenzor a diuretic?

Tribenzor (olmesartan medoxomil, amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide) Tablets is a combination of an angiotensin receptor blocker, a calcium channel blocker, and a diuretic used to treat high blood pressure.

Which is better losartan or olmesartan?

Olmesartan was significantly more effective than losartan with respect to the reduction in blood pressure at weeks 2, 4, and 12, and to the responder rate at weeks 2 and 4 (with the starting dose of the respective drug).

Is olmesartan and losartan the same thing?

Olmesartan is better than losartan at lowering blood pressure and generally provides good 24-hour coverage. Looking good. Read on. Olmesartan provides a bonus benefit in that it lowers cholesterol levels on top of lowering blood pressure—as does telmisartan.

What is better amlodipine or olmesartan?

The newest ARB, olmesartan medoxomil, has demonstrated antihypertensive efficacy similar to that of amlodipine, with significantly better DBP and SBP goal attainment rates, while being shown to be safe and well tolerated.

Is amlodipine and olmesartan the same?

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. Olmesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (sometimes called an ARB). Amlodipine and olmesartan is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

What are the side effects of Tribenzor?

Common side effects of Tribenzor include:

• dizziness,
• lightheadedness,
• tiredness,
• headache,
• diarrhea,
• muscle spasms or twitching,
• cold symptoms (stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, sore throat),
• flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling),

Is Tribenzor for blood pressure?

BENICAR, BENICAR HCT, AZOR, and TRIBENZOR are prescription medicines used to lower high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults. BENICAR may be used in pediatric patients six years of age or older to lower high blood pressure. Medicines that lower blood pressure lower the chance of having a stroke or heart attack.