Olmezest 40 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 17.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 510.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 170.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Olmesartan medoxomil |
| Company | Sun pharmaceutical bangladesh ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of hypertension
Pharmacology
- Blocks vasoconstrictor effects of angiotensin II
- Selective binding to AT 1 receptor in vascular smooth muscle
- No effect on ACE (kininase II) or bradykinin response
Dosage & Administration
- Usual starting dose of 20 mg once daily
- May be increased to 40 mg for further blood pressure reduction
- No initial dosage adjustment recommended for elderly patients
- May be administered with or without food
- No established safety and effectiveness for pediatric use
Interaction
- No significant drug interactions reported with digoxin or warfarin
- No effect on cytochrome P450 system or P450 enzymes
- Potential interaction with NSAIDs and COX-2 inhibitors in elderly or volume-depleted patients
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the product
Side Effects
- Well tolerated with adverse reaction incidence similar to placebo
- Most common adverse reaction is dizziness
- Other adverse reactions may include back pain, diarrhea, headache, hyperglycemia, etc.
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Discontinue product as soon as pregnancy is detected
- Potential for adverse effects on nursing infant may require discontinuation of nursing or drug
Precautions & Warnings
- May cause changes in renal function in susceptible individuals
- Association with oliguria, acute renal failure, and death in patients dependent on renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
Overdose Effects
- No experience of overdose with Olmezest
- Likely effects include hypotension and tachycardia
- Clinically significant hypotension may require active cardiovascular system support
Therapeutic Class
- Angiotensin-II receptor blocker
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C, protect from light and moisture, keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular formula: C29H30N6O6
Common Questions
- Uses of Olmezest 40 mg Tablet: Treatment of high blood pressure
- Average time to reach peak effect: 1 day to 1 week
- Recommended frequency: Once or twice a day
- Advised oral consumption, may upset stomach if taken empty
Quick Tips
- Take at the same time every day to help remember
- May cause dizziness in the initial days
- Regular tests to monitor urea, creatinine, and potassium levels
- Avoid concurrent use with anti-inflammatory medicines without consulting doctor
- May increase potassium levels in blood, avoid supplements and potassium-rich foods
- Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding
- Do not stop suddenly without doctor's advice