Olmetab 20 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Olmesartan medoxomil
Company Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Olmetab 10 mg tablet Olmetab 40 mg tablet

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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