Olmegard 20 mg Tablet

Olmegard 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. Lowering blood pressure can help reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems related to hypertension. This tablet is taken by mouth and is intended for ongoing blood pressure control, not for immediate relief of sudden symptoms.

How it works: Olmesartan medoxomil works by blocking angiotensin II, a natural chemical that tightens blood vessels. By keeping blood vessels more relaxed, the Olmegard 20 mg Tablet helps blood flow more easily and lowers blood pressure.

Olmegard 20 mg Tablet is a standard prescription strength used when a doctor wants a full therapeutic dose of olmesartan medoxomil in one tablet. Because there are no lower or higher strengths of this brand in our range, this is the only Olmegard option sold here, and your prescriber will decide whether 20 mg is the right fit for your blood pressure goals. It may be chosen for adults who need regular once-daily treatment and a tablet that can be adjusted only by changing the prescribing plan, not the product strength.

• Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Long-term blood pressure control
• Blood pressure reduction to help lower cardiovascular risk
• May be used alone or with other blood pressure medicines

• Swallow the Olmegard 20 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not crush, chew, or split unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to do so.
• If your doctor also prescribes diuretics or other blood pressure medicines, follow the exact schedule given.
• Stand up slowly from sitting or lying down, especially when first starting treatment.

Each Olmegard 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of olmesartan medoxomil. For adults, it is commonly taken once daily, but the exact dose and whether it should be combined with other medicines are decided by the prescriber based on your blood pressure response and medical history. Do not take more than the amount your doctor prescribes; the maximum daily dose is determined by your clinician and should not be increased on your own.

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

Common side effects of Olmesartan Medoxomil may include:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Back pain
• Diarrhea
• Lightheadedness, especially when standing up
• More noticeable low blood pressure symptoms in people who are sensitive to blood pressure medicines

• Do not use during pregnancy; olmesartan can harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or are dehydrated.
• This medicine may lower blood pressure too much if you take diuretics or other blood pressure drugs.
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness or fainting.
• Get up slowly because this tablet can cause lightheadedness, especially after the first doses.
• Tell your doctor if you use salt substitutes or potassium supplements.
• Use extra caution if you drive or do tasks that require alertness until you know how it affects you.

• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen may reduce effect and may worsen kidney problems.
• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics can raise potassium levels.
• Other blood pressure medicines can increase the risk of low blood pressure.
• Lithium levels may increase and need monitoring.
• Diuretics may increase the chance of dizziness or dehydration when used together.

Store Olmegard 20 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and excess heat.