Olmesmart 40 mg Tablet

Olmesmart 40 mg Tablet is a prescription blood pressure medicine that contains 40 mg of olmesartan medoxomil in each tablet. It belongs to the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class. Olmesmart 40 mg Tablet is used to help lower high blood pressure, which can reduce the risk of stroke and other cardiovascular problems over time. This product is the highest strength in the Olmesmart range we carry.

How it works: Olmesartan medoxomil blocks angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels, so the vessels relax and blood can flow more easily. In tablet form, Olmesmart 40 mg Tablet provides a steady oral dose that helps lower blood pressure when taken regularly.

Olmesmart 40 mg Tablet is the highest strength available in this brand range, and it is not the usual starting strength for most people. Doctors may choose Olmesmart 40 mg Tablet for patients who need stronger blood pressure control after being evaluated on a lower dose such as Olmesmart 20 mg Tablet. Because it is a higher-strength tablet, it should only be used as prescribed and is not meant for dose-finding on your own.

• Treatment of high blood pressure
• Blood pressure control to help reduce stroke risk
• Supportive long-term cardiovascular risk reduction in appropriate patients

• Swallow Olmesmart 40 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it unless your prescriber or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• It can be taken with or without food, since meals do not usually matter for this tablet.
• If you feel dizzy when standing, rise slowly from sitting or lying positions.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose; take the next dose as scheduled unless your prescriber advises otherwise.

Each Olmesmart 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of olmesartan medoxomil, which is a full-strength dose for many adults who have already been assessed by a clinician. It may be taken once daily; the exact schedule and whether this is the right dose are decided by the doctor. Do not exceed the prescribed amount, and never take more than 40 mg per day unless specifically instructed by your prescriber.

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 first starting or after a dose increase
• Lightheadedness
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Back pain
• Diarrhea
• Nausea

• Olmesmart 40 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so blood pressure may drop too much if it is not matched to your needs.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding; ARBs can harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, dehydration, heart failure, or a history of low blood pressure.
• Avoid potassium supplements and salt substitutes unless your clinician says they are safe for you.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness or faintness when combined with this medicine.
• Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how Olmesmart 40 mg Tablet affects you.
• Do not stop or change the dose on your own, especially if you are using it for long-term blood pressure control.

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

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