Olmesar 40 Tablet

Olmesar 40 Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains olmesartan medoxomil 40 mg in each tablet. It belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), which are used to treat high blood pressure. By lowering blood pressure, Olmesar 40 Tablet can help reduce the risk of complications such as stroke and heart attack. This pack contains 10 tablets and is made by Macleods Pharmaceuticals, India.

How it works: Olmesar 40 Tablet works by blocking angiotensin II, a natural substance that tightens blood vessels. When this action is blocked, the blood vessels relax and blood can flow more easily. This tablet lowers blood pressure over time rather than giving a quick, noticeable effect, so it should be taken regularly as directed.

Olmesar 40 Tablet is the higher-strength tablet in this brand line, compared with Olmesar 10 Tablet and Olmesar 20 Tablet. It is usually chosen for people whose blood pressure has not been controlled well enough on lower strengths, or for those whose doctor has specifically assessed that 40 mg is appropriate. Because it is a full-strength tablet, it should only be used exactly as prescribed.

• Treatment of high blood pressure
• Helps lower long-term cardiovascular risk from hypertension
• May be used alone or with other blood pressure medicines
• Use in patients who need a higher 40 mg strength as prescribed

• Swallow Olmesar 40 Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• If your doctor changes your dose, do not switch between 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg tablets on your own.
• Keep taking it even if you feel well, because high blood pressure often has no symptoms.

Each Olmesar 40 Tablet provides 40 mg of olmesartan medoxomil per tablet. The usual frequency is once daily, but your doctor decides the exact dose based on your blood pressure response and other medicines you take. Do not take more than the amount prescribed; the maximum daily dose for this strength is typically 40 mg unless your prescriber instructs otherwise.

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
• Tiredness
• Back pain
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Mild lightheadedness, which may be more noticeable with the 40 mg strength if blood pressure drops more than expected

• Olmesar 40 Tablet may cause a bigger blood pressure drop in people who are dehydrated, on diuretics, or sensitive to blood pressure medicines.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or have had a kidney transplant.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor says they are safe, because olmesartan can raise potassium levels.
• Use caution with alcohol, which can increase dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Stand up slowly from sitting or lying positions to reduce the chance of dizziness.
• Do not use during pregnancy; this medicine can harm an unborn baby.
• Be careful when driving or using machines until you know how Olmesar 40 Tablet affects you.

• Lithium
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics
• ACE inhibitors or other ARBs
• Aliskiren, especially in people with diabetes

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