Description

OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL belongs to a group of medications called ‘anti-hypertensives’ primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure is a chronic (long-term) condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently at higher than normal levels. If left untreated, this condition can increase the risk of heart-related diseases like heart attack, heart failure, stroke, irregular heartbeat, and other complications.

OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL contains ‘Olmesartan medoxomil’ which is a prodrug and is hydrolyzed to olmesartan during absorption from the gastrointestinal tract. It is an angiotensin-II receptor blocker (ARB) that narrows the blood vessels increasing the blood pressure, therefore blocking angiotensin can result in the widening of the narrowed blood vessels. This effect allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels.

Take OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL based on your medical condition. The common side-effects of OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL are dizziness, headache, nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, stomach pain, and sore throat. Most of these side effects of OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

Do not take OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL if you are allergic to ‘olmesartan medoximil’ or any ingredients present in it. OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL should not be used in pregnant women, patients suffering from jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) or gallbladder blockage, patients having diabetes or kidney failure, and using blood pressure-lowering medicine containing aliskiren. Inform your doctor if you are taking potassium supplements or any other prescription or non-prescription drugs.

Uses of OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Medicinal Benefits

OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL contains ‘Olmesartan medoximil’ which belongs to the class of ‘antihypertensives’. It is primarily used to reduce high blood pressure. It is an angiotensin-II receptor blocker (ARB) that blocks the hormone angiotensin. Angiotensin narrows the blood vessels increasing the blood pressure, therefore blocking angiotensin can result in the widening of the narrowed blood vessels. This effect allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels and thus lowering blood pressure.

Directions for Use

Take OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Indigestion
• Diarrhea
• stomach pain
• Sore throat