Olmecip 40 Mg
- Manufacturer : Cipla Ltd
- Equivalent Brands : Benicar
- Generic Brands : Olmesartan
Olmecip 40mg 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.
Olmecip 40mg 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.
Olmecip 40mg Tablet is used for High blood pressure, Blood pressure, Fluid retention, Heart failure, Liver failure, Kidney failure, Kidney disorder, Heart attack, Diabetes with kidney failure and other conditions. Olmecip 40mg Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
The dosage of Olmecip40mg Tablet prescribed to each patient will vary. Always follow your physician’s instructions and/or the directions on the prescription drug label.
Take Olmecip40mg Tablet by mouth. It can be taken with or without food.
If your physician has instructed or directed you to take Olmecip40mg Tablet medication in a regular schedule and you have missed a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the doses unless otherwise directed.
Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose of Olmecip40mg Tablet, seek medical attention immediately. Some of the overdose symptoms of this drug are fainting, dizziness, and fast or slow heartbeat.
Olmecip 40mg Tablet improves the patient's condition by performing the following functions:
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 Olmecip 40mg 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 - This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.
Breast-feeding - This medicine 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 - Olmecip 40mg 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 Olmecip 40mg 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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Olmecip 40 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure.
You should keep your Olmecip 40mg tabletin their blister packs until use and store below 30°C in a cool dry place.
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