Olmesar 20 Mg
- Manufacturer : Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Equivalent Brands : Benicar
- Generic Brands : Olmesartan
Olmesar 20mg Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and other heart complications. Along with taking this medicine, you should follow a proper diet and exercise regularly. Do not take if you have a known allergy to this medicine.
Olmesar 20mg Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently.
Olmesar 20mg Tablet is used for High blood pressure, Diabetes with kidney failure, Elevated blood pressure, Heart attack, Acute hypotension, Heart failure and other conditions. Olmesar 20mg Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Olmesar 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Angiotensin II Is A Chemical That Causes Muscles Surrounding Blood Vessels To Contract, Thereby Narrowing Blood Vessels. Olmesartan, Blocks The Action Of Angiotensin II Resulting In Enlarged Blood Vessels, And Thus, Reduced Blood Pressure.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description - Use of Olmesar 20mg Tablet with alcohol will have an additive effect in lowering the blood pressure.
Instructions - Consumption of alcohol with this medicine will lower the blood pressure and can cause dizziness, headache and changes in heart rate. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you have these symptoms.
Interaction with Medicine
Pregnancy - Olmesar 20mg is not recommended for pregnant women.
Breast-feeding - Olmesar 20mg is not recommended for breastfeeding women.
Hypotension - Symptomatic hypotension may occur patients suffering from volume depletion or those who treated with high dose diuretics. Correct the condition before starting this medicine or start the treatment at reduced doses.
Hyperkalemia - Olmesar 20mg Tablet may cause hyperkalemia, a condition with an increase in the potassium levels in the blood. Use with caution in patients with concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements and in patients with impaired kidney function.
Impaired liver function - Use with caution in patients with mild to moderate liver injury. An initial dose of 10 mg once daily is recommended and should not exceed 20 mg/day.
Pediatric population - The safety and efficacy of Olmesar 20mg Tablet has not been established in children age below 18 years.
Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.
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Olmesar 20mg Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure.
Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.
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