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'''Olmesartan/amlodipine/hydrochlorothiazide''' (pronunciation: ol-me-sar-tan / am-lo-di-peen / hy-dro-chlor-thia-zide) is a combination medication used in the treatment of [[high blood pressure]] (hypertension). 

==Etymology==
The name of the medication is derived from the three active ingredients it contains: [[Olmesartan]], [[Amlodipine]], and [[Hydrochlorothiazide]]. 

==Usage==
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Olmesartan is an [[angiotensin receptor blocker]] (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is a [[calcium channel blocker]] and works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water.

==Related Terms==
* [[Angiotensin receptor blocker]]
* [[Calcium channel blocker]]
* [[Diuretic]]
* [[Hypertension]]
* [[Kidney problems]]
* [[Heart attacks]]
* [[Strokes]]

==See Also==
* [[Blood pressure]]
* [[Cardiovascular system]]
* [[Kidney]]
* [[Heart]]
* [[Stroke]]

[[Category:Medicine]]
[[Category:Pharmacology]]
[[Category:Cardiology]]

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