Olmecip 20 mg Tablet

Olmecip 20 mg Tablet contains 20 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 (hypertension). By helping relax blood vessels, Olmecip 20 mg Tablet can lower blood pressure and reduce strain on the heart. It is a prescription medicine made by Cipla, India and comes in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Olmesartan medoxomil in this tablet blocks angiotensin II receptors, which helps blood vessels stay relaxed instead of tightening. In tablet form, Olmecip 20 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive system to provide ongoing blood-pressure control.

Olmecip 20 mg Tablet is a mid-strength option that may be chosen when a lower dose is not enough, but a doctor does not want to move straight to the 40 mg tablet. Compared with Olmecip 40 mg Tablet, the 20 mg strength may be better suited for people who need a more measured dose adjustment or who are more sensitive to blood-pressure lowering effects. Your doctor selects this strength based on your blood pressure readings, response to treatment, and overall health.

• Treatment of high blood pressure
• May help lower risk of stroke or heart complications linked to uncontrolled hypertension
• Blood pressure control as part of a long-term treatment plan
• Used when a doctor decides a 20 mg ARB tablet is appropriate

• Swallow the Olmecip 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions exactly; do not change to the 40 mg tablet on your own.
• 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 Olmecip 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of olmesartan medoxomil per tablet. The usual total daily dose may be taken once daily, but your doctor decides the exact schedule based on your blood pressure and how you respond. Do not take more than prescribed; the maximum dose for adults is generally 40 mg per day unless your prescriber directs otherwise.

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

Common side effects of Olmesartan Medoxomil may include:

• Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when standing up
• Headache
• Fatigue or tiredness
• Nausea
• Back pain
• Diarrhea
• Cold-like symptoms

• Use extra caution if you are dehydrated, on a low-salt diet, vomiting, or having diarrhea, because this can increase the risk of low blood pressure or kidney problems.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or a history of low blood pressure.
• Do not use during pregnancy; olmesartan can seriously harm an unborn baby.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor says they are safe for you.
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness or faintness from blood-pressure lowering.
• Stand up slowly from sitting or lying positions, especially when starting Olmecip 20 mg Tablet.
• Use caution when driving or using machinery until you know how this 20 mg tablet affects you.

• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen may reduce effectiveness and can raise kidney risk.
• Potassium supplements and potassium-sparing diuretics can increase potassium levels.
• Other blood pressure medicines can cause your blood pressure to drop too low when combined with Olmecip 20 mg Tablet.
• Lithium levels can increase and become toxic when used with olmesartan.

Store Olmecip 20 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from moisture and out of reach of children.