Olmenor 40 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Olmesartan medoxomil
Company Delta pharma 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 on renin secretion

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual starting dose of 20 mg once daily
  • May increase to 40 mg if further reduction in blood pressure is required
  • No advantage in twice-daily dosing over once daily
  • No initial dosage adjustment recommended for elderly patients or those with renal or hepatic impairment
  • Consideration for lower starting dose in patients with possible intravascular volume depletion
  • May be administered with or without food
  • Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients not established

Interaction

  • No significant drug interactions reported with digoxin or warfarin
  • Bioavailability not significantly altered by antacids
  • Not metabolized by cytochrome P450 system
  • Potential renal function deterioration with NSAID co-administration
  • Antihypertensive effect may be attenuated by NSAIDs

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any component of the product

Side Effects

  • Well tolerated with similar adverse reaction incidence to placebo
  • Main adverse reaction was dizziness
  • Other adverse reactions occurred at similar or greater incidence in patients receiving placebo

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Discontinue product when pregnancy is detected
  • Can cause injury to developing fetus when used during second and third trimesters
  • Potential secretion in human milk
  • Decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or drug

Precautions & Warnings

  • Anticipated changes in renal function due to inhibiting the renin-angiotensin system
  • Oliguria, progressive azotemia, and acute renal failure may occur in susceptible individuals

Overdose Effects

  • Experience of overdose not reported
  • Likely effects include hypotension and tachycardia
  • Bradycardia could occur with parasympathetic stimulation
  • Actions such as gastric lavage or emesis induction may be considered for recent intake

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

Common Questions

  • Uses for treatment of high blood pressure
  • Average time taken to reach peak effect is around 1 day to 1 week
  • Frequency of usage depends on patient's condition
  • Oral consumption advised, but consult the doctor before usage
  • Storage at room temperature away from heat and direct light
  • Quick tips for taking the product

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