Azor
Developed for hypertension, utilized to alleviate high blood pressure by targeting vascular resistance and supporting improved cardiac flow.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredients
- Olmesartan · Amlodipine
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 20/5mg
Azor details
- Condition
- Hypertension
- Alternative names
- Sevikar
- Therapeutic class
- Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist; Calcium Channel Blocker
- Pharmacological class
- ARB; Dihydropyridine
- Contraindications
- severe hepatic impairment; pregnancy; biliary obstruction
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor blood pressure regularly; maintain adequate hydration
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache
- Moderate side effects
- peripheral oedema; fatigue; hypotension
- Serious side effects
- angioedema, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Daiichi Sankyo
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
- potassium-sparing diuretics; lithium
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Must not be used during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Patient summary
Developed for hypertension, utilized to alleviate high blood pressure by targeting vascular resistance and supporting improved cardiac flow.
Mechanism of action
This combination contains an angiotensin II receptor antagonist and a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels and inhibiting calcium influx into vascular smooth muscle, which helps effectively reduce blood pressure.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Azor
Azor is a brand of olmesartan and amlodipine, a fixed-dose combination commonly used for the management of hypertension. The same dual-action ingredients are also sold under the brand name Sevikar. These tablets are supplied in the 20/5mg strength to assist with blood pressure control.
Buying Azor online
Azor is registered across 13 markets including Japan, the UAE and Singapore, with availability also in Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia. Generic versions of olmesartan and amlodipine, much of it made in India, are far more affordable than the original brand by Daiichi Sankyo. Expats often select these proven alternatives for consistent care when far from home. As one of the most ordered options across our network, Azor can be secured online with delivery throughout the region.