Olmepres 40 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 17.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 509.85)
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Medicine Details

Title

  • Olmepres 40 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Healthcare

Description

  • Indicated for the treatment of hypertension
  • May be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents
  • Blocks the vasoconstrictor effects of angiotensin II
  • Individualized dosage required
  • Well-tolerated with low incidence of adverse reactions
  • Recommended storage conditions

Dosage & Administration

  • Starting dose of 20 mg once daily
  • May be increased to 40 mg for further reduction in blood pressure
  • May be administered with or without food
  • No initial dosage adjustment recommended for elderly patients

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C29H30N6O6
  • Chemical Structure Image URL: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-822-olmesartan-medoxomil-chemical-structure-XdunPf7zhrREoTiawNhA.png

Therapeutic Class

  • Angiotensin-II receptor blocker

Storage Conditions

  • Store in cool & dry place below 30°C
  • Protect from light & moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Discontinue use when pregnancy is detected
  • Potential excretion in human milk
  • Adverse effects on nursing infant

Interaction

  • No significant drug interactions reported in studies
  • Bioavailability not significantly altered by antacids
  • Not metabolized by cytochrome P450 system

Precautions & Warnings

  • Changes in renal function may be anticipated
  • Associated with oliguria and/or progressive azotemia

Overdose Effects

  • No experience of overdose reported
  • Likely effects: hypotension and tachycardia

Commonly Asked Questions

  • Uses of Olmepres 40 mg Tablet
  • Time taken to reach peak effect
  • Frequency of usage
  • Instructions for storage and disposal
  • Quick tips for usage

Mode of Action

  • Formation of angiotensin II from angiotensin I by angiotensin converting enzyme
  • Principal pressor agent of the renin-angiotensin system
  • Blocks the binding of angiotensin II to the AT 1 receptor

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any component of the product

Side Effects

  • Well-tolerated with incidence of adverse reactions similar to placebo
  • Adverse reactions not dose-related
  • Analysis shows no differences between Olmepres and placebo treated patients

Dosage Individualization

  • Recommended for patients not volume-contracted
  • Special considerations for elderly and patients with renal impairment
  • Twice-daily dosing offers no advantage over once daily dosing

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