Olmezest 20 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 500.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Olmesartan medoxomil |
| Company | Sun pharmaceutical bangladesh ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Hypertension treatment
- Combination therapy
Pharmacology
- Angiotensin II blockage
- Vasoconstriction inhibition
- Cardiac stimulation
Dosage & Administration
- Usual starting dose of 20mg once daily
- Dose increase to 40mg for further blood pressure reduction
- No advantage of twice-daily dosing
Interaction
- No significant drug interactions reported
- Bioavailability not altered by antacids
- No interaction with CYP450 system
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component
Side Effects
- Well-tolerated
- Incidence of adverse reactions similar to placebo
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Discontinue during pregnancy
- Potential excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Changes in renal function anticipated
- Potential oliguria and acute renal failure
Overdose Effects
- Hypotension and tachycardia likely
Therapeutic Class
- Angiotensin II receptor blocker
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protect from light & moisture
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C29H30N6O6
Common Questions
- Average time to peak effect around 1 day to 1 week
- Usual frequency of once or twice a day
- Storage at room temperature away from direct light