Olmetor 40 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 450.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Olmesartan medoxomil
Company Euro pharma ltd
Also available as
Olmetor 10 mg tablet Olmetor 20 mg tablet

Indications

  • Treatment of hypertension
  • May be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents

Pharmacology

Blocks the vasoconstrictor effects of angiotensin II by selectively blocking the binding of angiotensin II to the AT 1 receptor in vascular smooth muscle.

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual recommended starting dose of 20 mg once daily
  • May be increased to 40 mg for further reduction in blood pressure
  • No advantage of twice-daily dosing over once daily
  • No initial dosage adjustment for elderly patients, patients with renal impairment, or with hepatic dysfunction
  • Consideration for use of lower starting dose in patients with possible depletion of intravascular volume

Interaction

  • No significant drug interactions with digoxin or warfarin reported
  • Bioavailability not significantly altered by co-administration of antacids
  • No effects on P450 enzymes
  • Interaction with NSAIDs including selective COX-2 inhibitors may result in deterioration of renal function
  • Antihypertensive effect may be attenuated by NSAIDs

Contraindications

Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any component of the product

Side Effects

  • Well tolerated with adverse reaction incidence similar to placebo
  • Dizziness, back pain, bronchitis, diarrhea, headache, hematuria, hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, among others

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Discontinue when pregnancy is detected
  • Can cause injury or death to the developing fetus when used during the second and third trimesters
  • Potential adverse effects on nursing infant

Precautions & Warnings

  • Changes in renal function may be anticipated
  • Treatment associated with oliguria, progressive azotemia, acute renal failure, and death in susceptible individuals

Overdose Effects

  • No experience of overdose reported
  • Likely effects include hypotension and tachycardia
  • Clinically significant hypotension requires active support of the cardiovascular system

Therapeutic Class

Angiotensin-ll receptor blocker

Storage Conditions

Store in cool & dry place below 30°C, protect from light & moisture, keep out of reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C29H30N6O6
  • Chemical Structure: Image available

Common Questions about Olmetor 40 mg Tablet

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Quick Tips

  • Take at the same time every day
  • May cause dizziness initially
  • Regular tests to monitor blood levels recommended
  • Avoid anti-inflammatory medicines without consulting doctor
  • May increase potassium levels in the blood
  • Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Do not stop suddenly without consulting doctor

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