Bexatan Plus Tablet is a prescription medication manufactured by Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Bangladesh, and marketed in Nigeria by Standard Generics Limited. It combines two active ingredients: Olmesartan Medoxomil 20 mg and Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg. This combination is primarily used to manage high blood pressure (hypertension).
💊 Composition & Mechanism of Action
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Olmesartan Medoxomil: An angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that helps relax blood vessels by inhibiting the effects of angiotensin II, a hormone that constricts blood vessels.
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Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ): A thiazide diuretic that works by increasing the excretion of sodium and chloride in the urine, leading to a reduction in blood volume and, consequently, lower blood pressure.
Together, these components provide a complementary approach to lowering blood pressure.
Indications
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Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
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Not recommended for initial therapy; typically used when monotherapy with either component is insufficient.
Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions
