Generic name:amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and olmesartan [ am-LOE-di-peen, HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide, and-OL-me-SAR-tan ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous antihypertensive combinations
What is Tribenzor
Tribenzor contains a combination of amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and olmesartan. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow.
Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.
Olmesartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (sometimes called an ARB) that keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow
Tribenzor is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Tribenzor is usually given after other blood pressure medicines have been tried without successful treatment.
Warnings
You should not take Tribenzor if you are allergic to sulfa drugs, or if you are unable to urinate.
Do not use Tribenzor if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away.
If you have diabetes, do not use Tribenzor together with any medication that contains aliskiren (Amturnide, Tekturna, Tekamlo).
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Tribenzor:hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
worsening chest pain;