Olmegraf 20 mg Tablet

Olmegraf 20 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 20 mg of olmesartan medoxomil in each tablet. It belongs to the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class and is used to help lower high blood pressure. By reducing blood pressure, Olmegraf 20 mg Tablet can help lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems related to hypertension. It is not a cure for high blood pressure, but it can help control it when taken as directed.

How it works: Olmesartan medoxomil works by blocking angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels, which helps vessels relax and widen. In tablet form, Olmegraf 20 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed so the medicine can gradually help lower blood pressure over time.

Olmegraf 20 mg Tablet is a middle-strength tablet that may be chosen when a doctor wants a standard maintenance dose rather than a lower starting dose or a higher tablet strength. Compared with lower strengths, the 20 mg tablet provides more blood-pressure-lowering effect per tablet, so it may be better suited for patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled on a smaller dose or who have been assessed for this strength. A doctor decides whether this tablet is the right fit based on your blood pressure response, age, and other medical conditions.

• Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Helps reduce strain on the heart and blood vessels
• May lower the risk of stroke and heart attack linked to hypertension
• May help protect kidney health in people with high blood pressure

• Swallow Olmegraf 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• If your blood pressure medicine makes you dizzy, stand up slowly from sitting or lying down.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor prescribes; do not change the dose on your own.

Each Olmegraf 20 mg Tablet contains 20 mg of olmesartan medoxomil. Depending on your blood pressure and response, a doctor may prescribe it once daily; the usual maximum daily dose of olmesartan medoxomil is 40 mg per day. Do not take more tablets or take them more often unless your clinician tells you to.

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
• Fatigue or feeling tired
• Diarrhea
• Back pain
• Upper respiratory symptoms such as a stuffy or runny nose

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, because olmesartan can harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, or are on a low-salt diet.
• This medicine can cause dizziness, so be careful driving or doing tasks that need alertness until you know how it affects you.
• Alcohol may increase lightheadedness or dizziness when taking Olmegraf 20 mg Tablet.
• Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes without medical advice, since this medicine can raise potassium levels.
• Tell your doctor about any history of heart failure or low blood pressure.
• If you develop severe or persistent diarrhea, contact your doctor promptly.

• Other blood pressure medicines, including ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and aliskiren
• Potassium supplements and potassium-containing salt substitutes
• Diuretics or water pills
• Lithium
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen

Store Olmegraf 20 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.