Olmecer 40 mg Tablet

Olmecer 40 mg Tablet contains 40 mg of olmesartan medoxomil in each tablet. It belongs to the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class and is used to treat high blood pressure in adults. By helping lower blood pressure, Olmecer 40 mg Tablet may also help reduce the risk of long-term complications of uncontrolled hypertension. This is a prescription tablet from Retra Life Science, packed in strips/boxes of 10 tablets.

How it works: Olmesartan medoxomil is converted in the body to an active medicine that blocks angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels. As a result, the blood vessels stay more relaxed and open, which lowers blood pressure when taken as a tablet.

Olmecer 40 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet that is generally used when a doctor has decided a full 40 mg dose is appropriate. Because there are no lower or higher strengths in this brand range, this product represents the complete available dose option for Olmecer, and it is not meant to be split into a different brand strength. A clinician may choose Olmecer 40 mg Tablet for patients who need a stronger blood-pressure-lowering effect or who have already been assessed on an ARB treatment plan.

• Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Blood pressure control to help reduce cardiovascular risk
• Long-term management as prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Olmecer 40 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• Keep taking it even if you feel well, because high blood pressure often has no symptoms.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Olmecer 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of olmesartan medoxomil per tablet, which is the full strength sold for this brand. It is usually taken once daily, but your doctor may adjust the schedule based on your blood pressure response and other medicines. Do not take more than the amount prescribed; your prescriber decides the correct dose and whether 40 mg is right for you.

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 or fatigue
• Back pain
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Low blood pressure symptoms, which may be more noticeable with this 40 mg strength in sensitive patients

• Do not use during pregnancy; medicines in this class can harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, dehydration, or heart failure.
• This 40 mg strength may cause a stronger blood-pressure drop in people who are volume-depleted or taking diuretics.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor says they are safe.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how Olmecer 40 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes and are taking aliskiren, as this combination is generally avoided.

• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Other blood pressure medicines, especially diuretics
• Lithium
• Aliskiren, especially in patients with diabetes

Store Olmecer 40 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and excessive heat.