Olmigo 40 mg Tablet

Olmigo 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 and is used to help lower high blood pressure in adults. By controlling blood pressure, Olmigo 40 mg Tablet can also help reduce the risk of complications such as stroke and heart-related problems. This product is made by Wings Biotech and comes as a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Olmesartan medoxomil works by blocking angiotensin II, a natural substance that tightens blood vessels. With the blood vessels relaxed, the tablet helps blood flow more easily and lowers blood pressure over time.

Olmigo 40 mg Tablet is the higher tablet strength in this brand range and is typically chosen when a doctor wants a full maintenance dose rather than a lower starting amount. Because there are no lower or higher strengths of this brand sold in our range, this 40 mg tablet represents the available tablet strength for patients who have already been assessed and need this exact dose. It is not meant for self-adjusting or as an introductory dose without medical advice.

• Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Help reduce strain on the heart and blood vessels
• Long-term blood pressure control as prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Olmigo 40 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you it is safe to do so.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow your doctor’s blood pressure plan, which may include home BP checks and lab tests.

Each Olmigo 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of olmesartan medoxomil. For blood pressure, it is usually taken once daily, but the exact dose and whether it is the right starting or maintenance dose must be decided by the doctor. Do not take more than the prescribed amount; 40 mg once daily is the usual maximum daily dose for this medicine.

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

Common side effects of Olmesartan Medoxomil may include:

• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Headache
• Tiredness or weakness
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Back pain

• Olmigo 40 mg Tablet may cause more dizziness if you stand up quickly, especially at the start of treatment or after a dose change.
• This 40 mg strength should only be used when a doctor has decided it is the right dose for your blood pressure needs.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or a history of dehydration.
• Avoid becoming dehydrated; vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can increase the risk of low blood pressure and kidney issues.
• Do not use during pregnancy, because medicines in this class can harm an unborn baby.
• Alcohol can make dizziness or faintness worse.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Olmigo 40 mg Tablet affects you.

• Other blood pressure medicines, including diuretics, ACE inhibitors, or other ARBs
• Potassium supplements, salt substitutes containing potassium, and potassium-sparing diuretics
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen, which can reduce effect and raise kidney risk
• Lithium, which may reach unsafe levels
• Medicines that can lower blood pressure further, including some nitrates or alpha-blockers

Store Olmigo 40 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.