Erastapex Co 10/40 Mg 30 Tablets

Erastapex Co 10/40 Mg 30 Tablets

Description:

Erastapex Co 10/40 mg 30 tablets is a prescription oral antihypertensive medicine that combines two blood pressure–lowering agents, amlodipine and olmesartan medoxomil, in a single film‑coated tablet. It is used for the long‑term management of high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults, helping to reduce cardiovascular risk by effectively lowering and controlling blood pressure when monotherapy is insufficient. This fixed‑dose combination simplifies treatment, improves adherence, and provides complementary mechanisms of action for better blood pressure control under medical supervision.

Indications:

• Treatment of essential hypertension (primary high blood pressure) in adults.
• Patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled by amlodipine alone, olmesartan alone, or other single‑agent antihypertensive therapy.
• Management of persistent high blood pressure to help reduce the risk of complications such as stroke, heart attack, and kidney damage, as part of an overall cardiovascular risk‑reduction plan prescribed by a physician.

Active Ingredients / Key Components:

• Amlodipine – 10 mg per film‑coated tablet (calcium channel blocker, dihydropyridine type).
• Olmesartan medoxomil – 40 mg per film‑coated tablet (angiotensin II receptor blocker – ARB).
• Other tablet excipients, film‑coating agents, and inactive ingredients are present but detailed composition is not available in the provided information. Please refer to the official package leaflet for the full excipient list.

Dosage & Administration / How to Use:

• Use only as prescribed by a physician; do not self‑medicate or adjust the dose without medical advice.
• Typical adult dose: one Erastapex Co 10/40 mg tablet once daily, preferably at the same time each day. The exact dose and duration are determined by your doctor based on blood pressure response and clinical condition.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush, chew, or break the film‑coated tablet.
• Can be taken with or without food; take consistently in the same manner each day.
• If a dose is missed, take it as soon as you remember on the same day. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose.
• Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolytes (especially potassium) is recommended during treatment.
• Do not stop taking Erastapex Co suddenly without consulting your doctor, as uncontrolled blood pressure may increase cardiovascular risk.

Clinical Benefits:

• Provides dual‑mechanism blood pressure control by combining a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) with an angiotensin II receptor blocker (olmesartan).
• Helps achieve and maintain target blood pressure in patients insufficiently controlled on single‑agent therapy.
• May reduce the risk of hypertension‑related complications such as stroke, heart attack, and kidney damage when used as part of comprehensive cardiovascular risk management.
• Once‑daily dosing and fixed‑dose combination improve treatment convenience and may enhance patient adherence.

Warnings & Contraindications:

• Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to amlodipine, olmesartan medoxomil, other dihydropyridines, or any component of the formulation.
• Contraindicated during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, due to risk of injury and death to the developing fetus associated with drugs acting on the renin‑angiotensin system.
• Contraindicated in patients with severe hypotension, cardiogenic shock, or hemodynamically unstable heart failure after acute myocardial infarction (amlodipine‑related caution).
• Use with caution in patients with renal impairment, bilateral renal artery stenosis, or stenosis of the artery to a single functioning kidney, as olmesartan may affect kidney function.
• Use with caution in patients with liver impairment or biliary obstruction, as dose adjustment may be required.
• May cause hyperkalemia (high potassium). Use cautiously with potassium‑sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, or salt substitutes containing potassium.
• May cause symptomatic hypotension, especially in volume‑depleted patients (e.g., on high‑dose diuretics, low‑salt diet, vomiting, or diarrhea). Correct volume depletion before starting therapy.
• Consult your doctor before use if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding; alternative therapy is usually recommended.
• Consult your doctor before use if you have heart failure, recent heart attack, aortic stenosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, kidney disease, liver disease, or are taking other antihypertensive drugs, diuretics, NSAIDs, or lithium.
• May cause dizziness or fatigue; use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how the medicine affects you.
• Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without proper medical supervision.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Side Effects:

• Common side effects may include dizziness, headache, flushing, ankle or leg swelling (peripheral edema), fatigue, palpitations, and mild gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea or abdominal discomfort.
• Less common side effects can include low blood pressure (hypotension), muscle cramps, rash, pruritus, or changes in kidney function and blood potassium levels.
• Serious but rare side effects may include severe hypotension, angioedema (swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat), chest pain, irregular heartbeat, or signs of severe allergic reaction.
• Stop taking the medicine and seek immediate medical attention if you experience difficulty breathing, severe dizziness or fainting, sudden swelling of the face or throat, or chest pain.
• Report any persistent or bothersome side effects to your doctor or pharmacist for assessment and possible dose adjustment.

Storage Instructions:

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep container tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children.

Specifications:

• Product type: Prescription antihypertensive medicine (oral).
• Strength: 10 mg amlodipine + 40 mg olmesartan medoxomil per film‑coated tablet.
• Form: Film‑coated tablet.
• Pack size: 30 tablets per pack.
• Intended use: Adult management of essential hypertension under medical supervision.

Disclaimer:
All pharmacy products are intended for general use only and do not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a healthcare provider before use. Results may vary, and no specific outcomes are guaranteed. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease unless stated. Follow label instructions carefully, as misuse may cause adverse effects. Compliance with local laws is the customer’s responsibility.