Olmezest 40 Tablet

Olmezest 40 Tablet is an oral prescription tablet that contains olmesartan medoxomil 40 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, Olmezest 40 Tablet can also help lower the risk of serious complications such as stroke and heart attack when used as prescribed. This 40 mg strength is a higher-dose tablet, so it is typically chosen after a doctor has assessed that a stronger dose is appropriate.

How it works: Olmesartan medoxomil works by blocking angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels, which helps blood vessels relax and widen. In tablet form, Olmezest 40 Tablet is swallowed and then converted in the body to its active form, which helps lower blood pressure over time.

Olmezest 40 Tablet is the highest-strength tablet in this range, so it is not meant for initial self-adjustment or for people who need a lower dose. A doctor may choose Olmezest 40 Tablet when a lower strength is not enough to control blood pressure, or when a patient has already been stabilized on olmesartan and needs this exact 40 mg tablet. Because it is a higher-strength tablet, it should be taken only as directed and not split or doubled unless a clinician specifically says so.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Blood pressure control in adults
• Reducing long-term cardiovascular risk from uncontrolled hypertension
• Treatment when a stronger olmesartan tablet is needed

• Swallow Olmezest 40 Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not chew, crush, or split the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially when first starting or after a dose increase, because dizziness can happen.

Each Olmezest 40 Tablet contains olmesartan medoxomil 40 mg. For high blood pressure, it is usually taken once daily, and the doctor decides the exact dose and whether this 40 mg strength is right for you. The maximum usual adult daily dose is 40 mg once daily unless your prescriber gives different instructions.

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 starting treatment or after dose changes
• Headache
• Tiredness or weakness
• Diarrhea
• Back pain
• Nausea
• Low blood pressure symptoms such as lightheadedness, which may be more noticeable with the 40 mg strength in sensitive people

• Do not use Olmezest 40 Tablet during pregnancy; medicines in this class can seriously harm an unborn baby.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, heart failure, or are on a low-salt diet.
• This 40 mg tablet may cause a bigger blood-pressure drop than lower strengths, so monitor for dizziness or fainting.
• Use caution when driving or using machinery until you know how Olmezest 40 Tablet affects you.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes with potassium unless your doctor says they are safe.
• Limit alcohol, since it can increase dizziness and low blood pressure.
• Tell your clinician if you have had angioedema or an allergic reaction to an ARB before.

• Other blood pressure medicines, especially diuretics or other ARBs
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen, which can affect kidney function and blood pressure control
• Potassium supplements and potassium-containing salt substitutes
• Lithium, because olmesartan can raise lithium levels
• Aliskiren, especially in people with diabetes

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