Presnor 20 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 9.00 (5 x 7: ৳ 315.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 63.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Olmesartan medoxomil |
| Company | Dbl pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Presnor 20 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Hypertension Treatment
- Antihypertensive Agent
- Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker
Description
- Presnor is used for the treatment of hypertension
- It may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents
- Olmesartan 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 must be individualized
- The usual recommended starting dose of Olmesartan is 20 mg once daily when used as monotherapy
- Twice-daily dosing offers no advantage over the same total dose given once daily
- No initial dosage adjustment is recommended for elderly patients
- Presnor is not metabolized by the cytochrome P450 system and has no effects on P450 enzymes
- Olmesartan is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product
- Presnor has been evaluated for safety in more than 3825 patients/subjects
- Angiotensin-ll receptor blocker
- Store in cool & dry place below 30°C, protect from light & moisture
- Molecular Formula: C29H30N6O6
Dimensions
- 20 mg Tablet
Color Options
- Not applicable
Functions
- Treatment of hypertension
- Selective blocking of angiotensin II binding to the AT 1 receptor in vascular smooth muscle
Materials
- Olmesartan
- Olmesartan medoxomil
Technical Specifications
- Starting dose of Olmesartan: 20 mg once daily
- Twice-daily dosing offers no advantage over the same total dose given once daily
- No initial dosage adjustment is recommended for elderly patients
- Usual recommended starting dose of Olmesartan monotherapy: 20 mg once daily
Design Elements
- Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula
- Angiotensin II receptor blocker
Usability Features
- Dosage must be individualized
- No initial dosage adjustment is recommended for elderly patients
- Twice-daily dosing offers no advantage over the same total dose given once daily
Interaction
- No significant drug interactions reported with digoxin or warfarin in healthy volunteers
- Presnor is not metabolized by the cytochrome P450 system and has no effects on P450 enzymes
- Angiotensin II receptor antagonists, including Presnor, may result in deterioration of renal function when co-administered with NSAIDs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of this product
Side Effects
- Incidence of adverse reactions similar to placebo
- No dose-related overall frequency of adverse reactions
- Dizziness, back pain, bronchitis, diarrhea, headache, hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, influenza-like symptoms, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, cough
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Discontinue if detected during pregnancy
- Potential excretion in human milk at low concentration
Precautions & Warnings
- Changes in renal function may be anticipated
- Treatment with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor antagonists has been associated with oliguria, progressive azotemia, rarely with acute renal failure and/or death
Overdose Effects
- No experience of overdose with Presnor
- Most likely effects of Presnor overdosage: hypotension and tachycardia
Therapeutic Class
- Angiotensin II receptor blocker
Storage Conditions
- Store in cool & dry place below 30°C, protect from light & moisture
Compound Summary
- Molecular Formula: C29H30N6O6
Commonly Asked Questions
- Uses of Presnor 20 mg Tablet: treatment of high blood pressure
- Average time taken for peak effect: 1 day to 1 week
- Usage frequency: once or twice a day
- Usage instructions: advised to be consumed orally, stored at room temperature away from heat and direct light, kept away from the reach of children