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olmesartan/amlodipine + hydrochlorothiazide, if necessary.
olmesartan/amlodipine + hydrochlorothiazide, if necessary. is a Antihypertensive combination (ARB + calcium channel blocker + thiazide diuretic) Small molecule drug developed by Daiichi Sankyo Europe, GmbH, a Daiichi Sankyo Company. It is currently FDA-approved for Hypertension (essential hypertension in patients not adequately controlled on dual therapy).
This combination blocks angiotensin II receptors, inhibits calcium channels, and reduces sodium reabsorption in the kidney to lower blood pressure through multiple complementary pathways.
Olmesartan/amlodipine/hydrochlorothiazide is a triple-combination antihypertensive marketed by Daiichi Sankyo Europe under the brand Sevikar HCT, combining an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), calcium channel blocker (CCB), and thiazide diuretic. The fixed-dose combination targets hypertension through three complementary mechanisms: ARB-mediated vasodilation and aldosterone suppression, CCB-induced vascular smooth muscle relaxation, and thiazide-induced sodium/fluid reduction, enabling synergistic blood pressure reduction in resistant or difficult-to-control hypertension. Approved across Europe and multiple international markets, Sevikar HCT represents a mature, well-established therapy for patients requiring intensified antihypertensive coverage. Clinical differentiation centers on superior central aortic pressure reduction versus dual-agent comparators and convenience of single-pill therapy. Commercial significance is moderate within the crowded antihypertensive market; peak sales remain below $500M globally. Pipeline development has focused on formulation optimization and comparative efficacy studies rather than new indications.
At a glance
| Generic name | olmesartan/amlodipine + hydrochlorothiazide, if necessary. |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Daiichi Sankyo Europe, GmbH, a Daiichi Sankyo Company |
| Drug class | Antihypertensive combination (ARB + calcium channel blocker + thiazide diuretic) |
| Target | Angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R), L-type calcium channels, sodium-chloride cotransporter (NCC) |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Cardiovascular |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Olmesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that prevents vasoconstriction and aldosterone release. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes vascular smooth muscle. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic that reduces blood volume by increasing sodium and water excretion. Together, these three agents provide synergistic antihypertensive effects.
Approved indications
- Hypertension (essential hypertension in patients not adequately controlled on dual therapy)
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Hyperkalemia (with ARB component)
- Hypokalemia (with thiazide component)
- Hyperuricemia
- Peripheral edema
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- Drug class: All Antihypertensive combination (ARB + calcium channel blocker + thiazide diuretic) drugs
- Target: All drugs targeting Angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R), L-type calcium channels, sodium-chloride cotransporter (NCC)
- Manufacturer: Daiichi Sankyo Europe, GmbH, a Daiichi Sankyo Company — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Cardiovascular
- Indication: Drugs for Hypertension (essential hypertension in patients not adequately controlled on dual therapy)
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