Olmesafe 40 Tablet

Olmesafe 40 Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains olmesartan medoxomil 40 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class and is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). By helping lower blood pressure, Olmesafe 40 Tablet can also reduce the strain on the heart and blood vessels. This is a higher-strength tablet and is generally used when a doctor decides that 40 mg is appropriate for ongoing blood pressure control.

How it works: Olmesartan medoxomil works by blocking angiotensin II receptors, which helps blood vessels relax and widen. In tablet form, Olmesafe 40 Tablet is swallowed and then converted in the body to its active form, allowing it to lower blood pressure over time.

Olmesafe 40 Tablet is the 40 mg strength, so it is a stronger option than lower-dose olmesartan tablets and is not meant to be started or adjusted casually on your own. Because this brand is sold only in this strength in our range, it is typically chosen for patients whose doctor has already assessed that a 40 mg tablet fits their treatment plan and blood pressure goals.

• Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Long-term blood pressure control
• Help reduce cardiovascular strain from hypertension
• May be used when a stronger ARB dose is needed

• Swallow Olmesafe 40 Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew it unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• If your stomach feels upset, ask your clinician whether taking it with food is okay for you.
• Keep taking the tablet even if you feel well, because high blood pressure often has no symptoms.

Each Olmesafe 40 Tablet provides olmesartan medoxomil 40 mg per tablet. The doctor decides how often you should take it; for blood pressure, it is commonly taken once daily, and the maximum daily dose is generally 40 mg unless your prescriber gives a different instruction. Because this is the highest tablet strength in this brand range, it is used when a clinician wants a full-dose olmesartan tablet rather than a lower strength.

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
• Upper respiratory symptoms such as a stuffy or runny nose

• Do not use during pregnancy, because medicines in this class can seriously harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, dehydration, or a low-salt diet, since blood pressure may drop too much.
• This 40 mg strength may cause more noticeable dizziness in people who are sensitive to blood-pressure medicines.
• Rise slowly from sitting or lying positions to reduce the risk of lightheadedness.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor says they are safe for you.
• Tell your clinician if you have heart failure, liver disease, or a history of angioedema.
• Alcohol can add to dizziness or low blood pressure.

• Other blood pressure medicines, especially diuretics, ACE inhibitors, or other ARBs
• Potassium supplements and potassium-containing salt substitutes
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Lithium
• Certain diabetes or kidney medicines that can affect potassium or kidney function

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