Olmesafe 20 Tablet

Olmesafe 20 Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains olmesartan medoxomil 20 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class and is used to treat high blood pressure. By lowering blood pressure, Olmesafe 20 Tablet helps reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems related to hypertension. It is made by Aristo Pharmaceuticals, India, and is supplied as a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Olmesartan medoxomil in Olmesafe 20 Tablet blocks angiotensin II receptors, which helps relax and widen blood vessels. As a tablet, it is taken by mouth and works gradually to lower blood pressure over regular daily use.

Olmesafe 20 Tablet is the mid-strength option between Olmesafe 10 Tablet and Olmesafe 40 Tablet. It may suit people who need more blood-pressure lowering than the 10 mg tablet but do not need the higher 40 mg strength. A doctor may choose Olmesafe 20 Tablet when a balanced dose is appropriate for control, tolerability, and stepwise adjustment.

• Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension)
• May help lower risk of stroke and heart attack related to hypertension
• May help protect blood vessels and organs from long-term high blood pressure damage
• Used when a doctor wants a moderate olmesartan dose

• Swallow Olmesafe 20 Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow your doctor’s blood pressure plan exactly, because the dose may be adjusted based on response.

Each Olmesafe 20 Tablet contains olmesartan medoxomil 20 mg. This strength is commonly taken once daily, but the exact dose and schedule are decided by the doctor based on blood pressure response and other medicines. The maximum dose is typically 40 mg per day of olmesartan medoxomil, so the usual upper limit would be two Olmesafe 20 Tablets in a day only if specifically prescribed.

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 quickly
• Headache
• Fatigue or weakness
• Back pain
• Stomach upset or nausea
• Diarrhea
• More noticeable lightheadedness if blood pressure drops too much with this 20 mg strength

• Do not use during pregnancy; olmesartan can harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, or heart disease.
• The 20 mg tablet may lower blood pressure enough to cause dizziness, so stand up slowly.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor approves.
• Limit alcohol, because it can add to dizziness and low blood pressure.
• Tell your doctor before surgery or if you are taking other blood pressure medicines.
• Do not use it to treat sudden blood pressure spikes or chest pain.

• Potassium supplements and potassium-based salt substitutes
• ACE inhibitors or other ARBs
• Diuretics or water pills
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Lithium

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