Olmesta 20 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Olmesartan medoxomil |
Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of hypertension
- May be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents
Pharmacology
- Angiotensin II receptor blocker
- Blocks the vasoconstrictor effects of angiotensin II
- Selective blocking of the AT 1 receptor in vascular smooth muscle
Dosage & Administration
- Usual starting dose: 20 mg once daily
- May increase to 40 mg for further reduction in blood pressure
- No advantage in twice-daily dosing
Interaction
- No significant drug interactions reported in studies
- Bioavailability not altered by antacids
- Not metabolized by the cytochrome P450 system
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any component
Side Effects
- Well tolerated with similar incidence of adverse reactions to placebo
- Most common adverse reaction: dizziness
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Discontinue use when pregnancy is detected
- Potential excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Changes in renal function may be anticipated
- Renal function changes may occur in susceptible individuals
Overdose Effects
- No experience of overdose with Olmesta
- Likely effects: hypotension and tachycardia
Therapeutic Class
- Angiotensin-ll receptor blocker
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C, protect from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C29H30N6O6
Common Questions
- Average time for peak effect: 1 day to 1 week
- Frequency of use: once or twice a day
- Storage instructions: room temperature, away from heat and direct light