Olme 10 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 150.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.00

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Treatment of hypertension
  • May be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents

Pharmacology

  • Formation of angiotensin II from angiotensin I
  • Vasoconstrictor effects of angiotensin II
  • Blocking of AT 1 receptor in vascular smooth muscle
  • Affinity for AT 1 receptor
  • Effect on renin secretion

Dosage & Administration

  • Individualized dosage
  • Usual recommended starting dose of 20 mg once daily
  • Potential dosage adjustment for specific patient groups
  • May be administered with or without food

Interaction

  • No significant drug interactions reported in certain studies
  • Bioavailability not significantly altered by antacids
  • No metabolism by the cytochrome P450 system
  • Potential interactions with NSAIDs including COX-2 inhibitors

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any component

Side Effects

  • Well-tolerated with similar incidence of adverse reactions to placebo
  • Not dose-related
  • Common adverse reactions such as dizziness, back pain, diarrhea, headache, hyperglycemia, etc.
  • Low incidence of cough

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Discontinuation during pregnancy detection
  • Potential adverse effects on the developing fetus
  • Unknown excretion in human milk
  • Consideration of nursing discontinuation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Potential changes in renal function
  • Association with oliguria, progressive azotemia, acute renal failure, and death in susceptible individuals

Overdose Effects

  • No experience of overdose reported
  • Likely effects include hypotension, tachycardia, and possibly bradycardia
  • Recommendations for recent intake

Therapeutic Class

  • Angiotensin II receptor blocker

Storage Conditions

  • Cool & dry storage below 30°C
  • Protection from light & moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular formula: C29H30N6O6
  • Display of chemical structure

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