Olmesartan Medoxomil 10mg

Olmesartan Medoxomil 10mg — Uses and Benefits

This medicine is mainly used to treat high blood pressure in adults.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Treating high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Sometimes used along with other blood pressure medicines for better control
• Helping to reduce the risk of heart and kidney problems linked to high blood pressure

HOW IT WORKS

• It blocks the action of a natural chemical called angiotensin II
• This chemical normally tightens blood vessels, raising blood pressure
• By blocking it, blood vessels relax and widen, which lowers blood pressure

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• It is not a painkiller and does not treat headaches directly
• It is not used to treat sudden, severe rise in blood pressure (hypertensive emergency)
• It is not a cure for high blood pressure; it only helps control it
• It is not recommended in pregnancy

This medicine should be taken regularly, even when you feel well, since high blood pressure often has no symptoms.

How to Use Olmesartan Medoxomil 10mg

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor
• It can be taken with or without food
• Try to take it at the same time every day to build a routine
• Swallow the tablet with a glass of water; do not crush or chew unless advised
• Do not stop taking it suddenly even if you feel well, as blood pressure may rise again

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue as usual
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep the tablets in their original packaging until use
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Do not use the medicine after its expiry date

Olmesartan Medoxomil 10mg — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Tiredness or weakness
• Nausea

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Diarrhoea
• Back pain
• Joint pain
• Swelling in hands, feet, or ankles
• Low blood pressure symptoms like lightheadedness on standing

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Severe dizziness or fainting
• Signs of an allergic reaction such as swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat, and difficulty breathing
• Severe watery diarrhoea with significant weight loss (sprue-like enteropathy)
• Very little or no urine output, indicating kidney problems
• Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)
• Chest pain or irregular heartbeat

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Olmesartan Medoxomil 10mg — Safety Information and Precautions

This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription in India.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are pregnant or planning pregnancy
• Are breastfeeding
• Have a known allergy to olmesartan or similar medicines
• Have diabetes and are taking a medicine containing aliskiren

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have kidney or liver disease
• Have low blood pressure or are dehydrated
• Have a history of heart failure
• Have narrowing of blood vessels to the kidney
• Are on a salt-restricted or low-sodium diet
• Are taking any other blood pressure medicines or supplements containing potassium

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other blood pressure lowering medicines
• Diuretics (water pills)
• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing medicines
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen
• Lithium
• Medicines containing aliskiren

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I take this medicine during pregnancy?

No, it should not be taken during pregnancy as it can harm the unborn baby; inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant.

How long do I need to take this medicine?

Most people need to take it long-term to keep blood pressure under control, as advised by the doctor.

Can I drink alcohol while taking this medicine?

• Alcohol can increase the blood pressure-lowering effect and cause dizziness, so it is best to limit or avoid it.
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