Olmezest 20 Tablet

Olmezest 20 Tablet is a prescription tablet containing 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. By reducing blood pressure, Olmezest 20 Tablet can also help lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems linked to hypertension. This Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. product is supplied as a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Olmesartan medoxomil works by blocking angiotensin II receptors, which helps blood vessels relax and widen. This tablet form delivers the medicine by mouth so it can start lowering blood pressure after it is absorbed.

Olmezest 20 Tablet is the 20 mg strength, which sits between Olmezest 10 Tablet and Olmezest 40 Tablet. It may be chosen when a doctor wants a mid-range dose for someone who needs more blood-pressure control than 10 mg, but does not yet need the higher 40 mg strength. Because it is a higher-strength tablet than Olmezest 10 Tablet, it should be used only when a clinician has assessed that this dose is appropriate.

• Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Blood pressure control to reduce long-term cardiovascular risk
• May be used alone or with other blood pressure medicines
• May help protect the kidneys in some people with hypertension

• Swallow Olmezest 20 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, split, or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so.
• If you feel dizzy when standing up, rise slowly from sitting or lying positions.
• Do not stop taking Olmezest 20 Tablet suddenly without medical advice.

Each Olmezest 20 Tablet provides olmesartan medoxomil 20 mg per tablet. For adults, it is typically taken once daily, but your doctor may adjust the schedule based on your blood pressure response and other medicines. The maximum daily dose is usually 40 mg in 24 hours, and this specific strength should be taken only as prescribed.

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

Common side effects of Olmesartan Medoxomil may include:

• Dizziness, especially after the first doses or when standing up
• Headache
• Tiredness or weakness
• Nausea
• Back pain
• Diarrhea
• More likely low blood pressure symptoms if this 20 mg strength is started in someone sensitive to blood-pressure medicines

• Use caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or heart failure.
• This 20 mg strength can lower blood pressure further, so dizziness and fainting may be more likely when starting or increasing the dose.
• Do not use during pregnancy because olmesartan can harm an unborn baby.
• Tell your doctor if you are dehydrated from vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating before taking this medicine.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your clinician approves them.
• Alcohol can add to the blood-pressure-lowering effect and increase lightheadedness.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how Olmezest 20 Tablet affects you.

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

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