Belsar 10 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (4 x 7: ৳ 168.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Olmesartan medoxomil
Company Beacon pharmaceuticals plc
Also available as
Belsar 20 mg tablet Belsar 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
  • Selective blocking of the binding of angiotensin II to the AT 1 receptor
  • Does not inhibit ACE (kininase 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 blood pressure reduction
  • No initial dosage adjustment recommended for elderly patients or those with moderate to marked renal/hepatic dysfunction
  • Close medical supervision for patients with possible depletion of intravascular volume

Interaction

  • No significant drug interactions reported with digoxin or warfarin
  • Bioavailability not significantly altered by antacids
  • Not metabolized by the cytochrome P450 system
  • Possible deterioration of renal function when co-administered with NSAIDs or selective COX-2 inhibitors

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any component of the product

Side Effects

  • Well tolerated with adverse reactions similar to placebo
  • Adverse reactions not dose related
  • Common adverse reactions include dizziness, back pain, diarrhea, headache, hyperglycemia, cough

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Discontinue product when pregnancy is detected
  • Potential for adverse effects on the nursing infant
  • Consideration should be made whether to discontinue nursing or the drug

Precautions & Warnings

  • Changes in renal function may be anticipated in susceptible individuals treated with Belsar
  • Treatment associated with oliguria, progressive azotemia, acute renal failure, and death in severe congestive heart failure patients

Overdose Effects

  • No experience of overdose reported
  • Most likely effects are hypotension and tachycardia
  • Clinically significant hypotension requires active support of the cardiovascular system

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 about Belsar 10 mg Tablet

  • Uses include treatment of high blood pressure
  • Average time for peak effect is around 1 day to 1 week
  • Generally used once or twice a day
  • Advised to be consumed orally
  • Recommended to be taken at the same time every day
  • Can cause dizziness, regular monitoring of urea, creatinine, and potassium levels may be required
  • Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines without consulting a doctor
  • May increase potassium levels in the blood, avoid potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods
  • Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Consult a doctor before stopping the medication suddenly

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