Olmepres 20 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 9.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 270.14)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Olmesartan medoxomil |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Olmepres 20 mg Tablet
Categories
- Hypertension Treatment
- Antihypertensive Medication
- Pharmacology
- Dosage & Administration
- Drug Interactions
- Contraindications
- Side Effects
- Pregnancy & Lactation
- Precautions & Warnings
- Overdose Effects
- Therapeutic Class
- Storage Conditions
- Chemical Structure
- Common Questions
Dosage
- Usual Starting Dose: 20 mg once daily
- Maximum Dose: 40 mg
- Twice-daily dosing not advantageous
- No initial dosage adjustment for elderly patients
- No initial dosage adjustment for moderate to marked renal impairment
- No initial dosage adjustment for moderate to marked hepatic dysfunction
- Consider lower starting dose for patients with possible intravascular volume depletion
- May be administered with or without food
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients not established
Function
- Treatment of hypertension
- May be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents
- Blocks vasoconstrictor effects of angiotensin II
- Inhibits the negative regulatory feedback of angiotensin II on renin secretion
- Selective AT 1 receptor blocker
Ingredients
- Olmesartan
- Angiotensin II
Materials
- Chemical Structure: C29H30N6O6
- Molecular Formula: C29H30N6O6
Usability Features
- Individually tailored dosage
- Well-tolerated treatment
- No initial dosage adjustment for certain patient groups
- Once-daily dosing option
- No significant drug interactions reported
- Storage in cool & dry place below 30°C
- Protect from light & moisture
- Easy oral administration
Side Effects
- Well-tolerated treatment
- Incidence of adverse reactions similar to placebo
- No dose-related frequency of adverse reactions
- Low rate of withdrawal due to adverse reactions
- Dizziness as the most common adverse reaction
- Other common adverse reactions include back pain, diarrhea, headache, and hyperglycemia
- Incidence of cough is similar to placebo
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Discontinue use when pregnancy is detected
- Potential fetal injury and death during second and third trimesters
- No established excretion in human milk
- Low secretion in rat milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Anticipated renal function changes
- Association with oliguria, progressive azotemia, and acute renal failure in susceptible individuals
- Monitoring of renal function periodically
- No experience of overdose reported
- Hypotension and tachycardia likely in overdose cases
- Close cardiovascular system support required for significant hypotension
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C29H30N6O6
- Chemical Structure Image URL: [link to image]
Common Questions
- Uses as an Angiotensin II receptor blocker
- Average time to reach peak effect: 1 day to 1 week
- Usage frequency: once or twice a day
- Advised oral consumption
- Storage at room temperature, away from heat and direct light
- Quick Tips for usage