Olmetrack 40 Tablet

Olmetrack 40 Tablet 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. By lowering blood pressure, Olmetrack 40 Tablet helps reduce the risk of complications such as stroke and heart-related problems over time. This is an oral tablet made by USV, India, supplied in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Olmesartan medoxomil works by blocking the action of angiotensin II, a natural substance that tightens blood vessels. In tablet form, Olmetrack 40 Tablet helps blood vessels relax and widen, which makes it easier for the heart to pump blood and lowers blood pressure.

Olmetrack 40 Tablet is the higher-strength version compared with Olmetrack 20 Tablet. It is generally chosen for people who need more blood-pressure lowering than a lower-strength tablet can provide, based on a doctor’s assessment and response to treatment. Because it contains 40 mg per tablet, it is not the usual starting choice for everyone and should be used only when the prescriber wants this full strength.

• Treatment of high blood pressure
• May help reduce long-term risk of stroke
• May help reduce long-term risk of heart complications
• Used when a stronger olmesartan dose is needed

• Swallow Olmetrack 40 Tablet whole with water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once daily.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day for consistency.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose.

Each Olmetrack 40 Tablet provides olmesartan medoxomil 40 mg. This strength is commonly taken once daily, but the exact schedule and whether it should be used alone or with other medicines depends on your blood pressure response. Do not take more than the amount your doctor prescribes; your prescriber decides the right dose and maximum daily amount for you.

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
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Back pain

• Olmetrack 40 Tablet can cause a larger blood-pressure drop in people who are dehydrated or on diuretics, so the higher strength may need extra caution.
• Use caution when standing up quickly, especially after the first doses, because dizziness can occur.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, or are on dialysis.
• Do not use in pregnancy; medicines that act on the renin-angiotensin system can seriously harm an unborn baby.
• Avoid salt substitutes and potassium supplements unless your doctor says they are safe, because potassium can rise.
• Alcohol may increase dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Be careful driving or using machinery until you know how Olmetrack 40 Tablet affects you.

• Other blood pressure medicines, especially diuretics, can increase the risk of low blood pressure.
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen may reduce its blood-pressure effect and can affect kidney function.
• Potassium supplements, potassium-sparing diuretics, or salt substitutes can increase potassium levels.
• Lithium levels can rise when taken with olmesartan.
• Do not combine with aliskiren in patients with diabetes.

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