Olmegard 40 Tablet

Olmegard 40 Tablet contains olmesartan medoxomil 40 mg in each tablet. It belongs to a class of medicines called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), which are used to treat high blood pressure. By helping relax blood vessels, Olmegard 40 Tablet can lower blood pressure and reduce strain on the heart. It is also used in some patients to help protect blood vessels and lower the risk of complications from uncontrolled hypertension.

How it works: Olmesartan medoxomil is converted in the body to its active form, which blocks angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels. This allows the vessels to relax and widen, and the tablet can then help lower blood pressure over time.

Olmegard 40 Tablet is a higher-strength olmesartan tablet, so it is usually chosen for patients who need a fuller blood-pressure-lowering effect after a doctor has assessed their response to treatment. Compared with lower strengths, this 40 mg tablet delivers more medicine in one dose, so it is not the usual starting strength for many patients. A doctor may select Olmegard 40 Tablet when a lower dose is not enough or when a once-daily higher-strength tablet is appropriate.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Blood pressure control as part of long-term treatment
• Reducing the risk of complications from uncontrolled hypertension
• Doctor-directed treatment for patients needing a higher-strength ARB tablet

• Swallow Olmegard 40 Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it once daily only as prescribed by your doctor.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Olmegard 40 Tablet provides 40 mg of olmesartan medoxomil per tablet. This strength is often used once daily, but the exact dose and whether any adjustment is needed must be decided by your doctor based on your blood pressure, kidney function, and other medicines. Do not take more than the prescribed amount in 24 hours.

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
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Back pain
• Cold-like symptoms or stuffy nose
• Diarrhea, which can occur with olmesartan and may be more noticeable in some people

• Olmegard 40 Tablet can cause dizziness, so use care when driving or standing up quickly.
• People with kidney disease, dehydration, or low sodium may be more sensitive to this higher-strength tablet.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, heart failure, or a history of fainting.
• Do not use during pregnancy; medicines that act on the renin-angiotensin system can harm an unborn baby.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor says they are safe.
• Alcohol may add to blood-pressure-lowering effects and increase lightheadedness.
• If you are older or already taking several blood pressure medicines, your doctor may monitor you more closely.

• Other blood pressure medicines, especially ACE inhibitors or other ARBs
• Diuretics or “water pills,” which can increase the chance of low blood pressure
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen, which may reduce effect and affect the kidneys
• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics, which can raise potassium levels
• Lithium, which may become more toxic when taken with olmesartan

Store Olmegard 40 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.