Olmetab 20 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.50 (5 x 10: ৳ 225.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 45.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Olmesartan medoxomil |
Company | Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd |
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Indications
- Treatment of hypertension
- May be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents
Pharmacology
- Blocks vasoconstrictor effects of angiotensin II
- Inhibits negative regulatory feedback of angiotensin II on renin secretion
Dosage & Administration
- Usual recommended starting dose of 20 mg once daily
- May be increased to 40 mg for further reduction in blood pressure
- No initial dosage adjustment recommended for elderly patients or patients with moderate to marked renal impairment
- May be administered with or without food
Interaction
- No significant drug interactions reported with digoxin or warfarin
- Bioavailability not significantly altered by antacids
- Not metabolized by the cytochrome P450 system
- Potential deterioration of renal function when co-administered with NSAIDs
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any component of the product
Side Effects
- Well tolerated with an incidence of adverse reactions similar to placebo
- Incidence of adverse reactions not dose related
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Discontinue if pregnancy is detected
- Can cause injury to developing fetus when used during the second and third trimesters
Precautions & Warnings
- Changes in renal function may be anticipated in susceptible individuals
- Associated with oliguria, progressive azotemia, and acute renal failure in some patients
Overdose Effects
- No experience of overdose reported
- Most likely effects of overdosage are hypotension and tachycardia
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
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C29H30N6O6
- Chemical Structure Image: URL
Common Questions about Olmetab 20 mg Tablet
- Used to treat high blood pressure
- Average time to reach peak effect is around 1 day to 1 week
- Generally used once or twice a day
- Advised to be consumed orally
- Storage at room temperature away from heat and direct light
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