Olmesar 20 Tablet

Olmesar 20 Tablet is an oral prescription medicine that contains olmesartan medoxomil 20 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class and is used to help lower high blood pressure in adults. By reducing blood pressure, Olmesar 20 Tablet can help lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems related to hypertension. It is made by Macleods Pharmaceuticals, India, and comes as a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Olmesar 20 Tablet works by blocking angiotensin II, a natural substance that makes blood vessels tighten. When taken as a tablet, it helps blood vessels relax and widen, which lowers blood pressure and makes it easier for the heart to pump.

Olmesar 20 Tablet is a mid-strength option between Olmesar 10 Tablet and Olmesar 40 Tablet, so it may suit patients who need more blood-pressure lowering than 10 mg but do not yet need the higher 40 mg strength. Doctors may choose Olmesar 20 Tablet after checking how well a lower dose works and how your blood pressure responds over time. This strength is for people who have been assessed by a clinician, not for self-adjusting treatment.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Blood pressure control as part of long-term heart care
• May help reduce stroke and heart attack risk linked to hypertension
• May support kidney protection in some patients with high blood pressure

• Swallow Olmesar 20 Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• If you feel dizzy, stand up slowly, especially when first starting Olmesar 20 Tablet.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose; ask your prescriber or pharmacist what to do.
• Keep taking this tablet even if you feel well, because high blood pressure often has no symptoms.

Each Olmesar 20 Tablet provides olmesartan medoxomil 20 mg. The usual once-daily dose range for adults is individualized by the prescriber, and the maximum recommended daily dose is typically 40 mg per day. Your doctor decides whether Olmesar 20 Tablet should be used alone or as part of a step-up plan based on your blood pressure response.

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

Common side effects of Olmesartan Medoxomil may include:

• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Nausea
• Back pain
• Diarrhea

• Olmesar 20 Tablet can cause low blood pressure, especially if you are dehydrated or taking a diuretic.
• People with kidney disease, liver disease, or heart failure may need closer monitoring.
• Do not use if you are pregnant; medicines in this class can seriously harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution with alcohol because it can increase dizziness or faintness.
• Tell your doctor if you are taking potassium supplements or salt substitutes, because potassium may rise.
• Stand up slowly from sitting or lying positions to reduce the chance of dizziness.
• This is a prescription tablet strength, so it should be used only as directed by a clinician.

• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics
• Other blood pressure medicines, especially diuretics or ACE inhibitors
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Lithium
• Aliskiren, especially in patients with diabetes

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