Azor may be described as a combination of the calcium channel receptor blocker (CCB), Amlodipine Besylate and the Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), Olmesartan Medoxomil.
Azor, used alone or in combination with other medications, relaxes blood vessels and helps in the effective treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure kept in check prevents strokes, heart attacks and kidney complications
Azor must be taken by mouth, with or without food and usually once a day or as directed by your health care professional. You must be certain to carefully follow the directions on your prescription label and ask your health care professional or pharmacist to explain any part of how to take this medication that you do not understand. Most patients suffering from high blood pressure do not feel sick, but it may still take up to 2 weeks to receive the full benefit of this medication.
Furthermore, you must take Azor exactly as directed and refrain from taking a greater or lesser quantity of this medication or altogether taking this medication more or less often than prescribed by your health care professional. Do not suddenly discontinue this medication without prior confirmation from your health care professional. Some conditions may become worse when Azor is abruptly discontinued. Tell your health care professional if certain conditions worsen, such as routine blood pressure readings, which may in turn cause your health care professional to decrease your dose gradually. You must also be sure to consult your health care professional pertaining to the use of Azor in children.
While on an ongoing course of Azor if you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which may seem severe or persistent, you must contact your health care professional.
Sometimes, Azor may cause the patient to experience vomiting, unusual weakness, insomnia, complications or changes while excreting urine, swelling of legs or ankles, right upper belly pain, fatigue, nausea and muscle pain or weakness.
Furthermore, Azor may cause the patient to experience an itching sensation, a loss of appetite, diarrhea, palpitations, swelling of the face, lips or tongue, flushing, dizziness, skin rashes, hives and flu – like symptoms.
If you are on an ongoing course of Azor before you commence taking any new medication (either prescription or OTC), you must first consult your health care professional or pharmacist.
Furthermore, you must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are allergic to Azor or any other medication in any other form. Your health care professional must also be informed if you are taking any other medication in any other form, including nutritional supplements or herbal products whilst on an ongoing course of this medication.
Sometimes, Azor interacts with various medications, such as St. John’s Wort, Eplerenone, Rifampin and Melatonin.
Furthermore, Azor interacts with various medications used to induce unconsciousness during surgery, various diuretics, potassium supplements, salt substitutes and grapefruit in any form.
In case of an overdose of Azor, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Your health care professional may order certain laboratory and/or medical tests to be performed to check your response to Azor, monitor your progress and check for side effects. You must be sure to keep all appointments with your health care professional and the laboratory. Do not let anyone else share your Azor and ask your health care professional or pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
Furthermore, if you need to undergo any kind of surgery including dental surgery, X – ray procedures or you conceive whilst on a course of Azor inform your health care professional.
You must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive, as Azor may also have an effect on the fetus. It is still unknown whether Azor passes into breast milk or not.
Lastly, avoid consuming alcohol and beverages containing even a small percentage of alcohol whilst on an ongoing course of Azor. It is important that you do not discontinue this medication without first consulting your health care professional. While on an ongoing course of Azor, you must also refrain from driving a car or operating any kind of machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
It is important that you do not take a double dose of Azor to make up for a missed one unless; you have consulted your health care professional.
Speak with your health care professional about the possible risks of using Azor for your condition and be sure to consult your health care professional or pharmacist for more information, since this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses.
Store Azor in the container it came in, keep the lid tightly closed and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature (between 59 – 86 degrees F or 15 – 30 degrees C) and away from excess heat and moisture.
Furthermore, you must be sure to throw away any Azor medication that has gotten outdated or is no longer required. You must speak with your pharmacist or health care professional about the proper disposal of this medication.
It is important for the patient to know that before consuming Azor; they must inform their health care professional, if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from liver complications, heart or blood vessel complications, such as a heart attack or aortic stenosis, hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in the blood), kidney complications, such as renal artery stenosis or dehydration (loss of too much water from the body), or if they are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.