Olmat 40 mg Tablet

Olmat 40 mg Tablet contains 40 mg of olmesartan medoxomil in each tablet. It belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), which are used to treat high blood pressure. By lowering blood pressure, Olmat 40 mg Tablet can help reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems related to hypertension. This tablet is taken by mouth and is meant for patients whose doctor has decided that the 40 mg strength is appropriate.

How it works: Olmesartan medoxomil blocks the action of angiotensin II, a natural substance that tightens blood vessels. In Olmat 40 mg Tablet form, this helps blood vessels relax and widen, which lowers blood pressure over time.

Olmat 40 mg Tablet is the higher strength in the Olmat line compared with Olmat 20 mg Tablet. Doctors may choose Olmat 40 mg Tablet for people who need stronger blood pressure control or who have not reached their blood pressure goal on a lower strength. Because it is a stronger tablet, it is not meant for self-adjusting doses or for starting treatment unless a clinician has specifically prescribed it.

• Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension)
• May help lower the risk of long-term complications of uncontrolled blood pressure
• Used when a doctor needs a stronger olmesartan tablet dose

• Swallow Olmat 40 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it at the same time each day for consistent blood pressure control.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your prescriber or pharmacist has told you to.
• Do not change from Olmat 20 mg Tablet to Olmat 40 mg Tablet on your own; the dose should be based on your blood pressure response.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Olmat 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of olmesartan medoxomil per tablet. This strength may be taken once daily, but the exact schedule and whether it is the maximum daily dose should be decided by the doctor based on your blood pressure, kidney function, and other medicines. Do not take more than prescribed, because the right dose for one person may be too much for another.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Olmesartan Medoxomil may include:

• Dizziness, especially when standing up
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Low blood pressure symptoms such as lightheadedness
• Back pain
• Nausea or stomach upset

• Olmat 40 mg Tablet can cause a bigger drop in blood pressure in people who are dehydrated or taking diuretics.
• This strength may not be appropriate during pregnancy; medicines that affect the renin-angiotensin system can harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or narrowing of the renal artery.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor says they are safe.
• Alcohol can add to dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Be careful when driving or standing quickly until you know how this 40 mg tablet affects you.
• Tell your clinician if you take NSAIDs regularly, because they can reduce the blood pressure effect and raise kidney risk.

• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Other blood pressure medicines, including diuretics and ACE inhibitors
• Lithium
• Salt substitutes containing potassium

Store Olmat 40 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat.