Olme 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 150.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Olmesartan medoxomil |
Company | Albion laboratories limited |
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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
Common Questions
- Uses of Olme 10 mg Tablet
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- Frequency of usage
- Guidelines for consumption with or without food
- Storage and disposal instructions
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