Olmivib 20 Tablet

Olmivib 20 Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains olmesartan medoxomil 20 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class, which is used mainly to treat high blood pressure. By helping lower blood pressure, Olmivib 20 Tablet can reduce strain on the heart and blood vessels and may lower the risk of complications linked to uncontrolled hypertension.

How it works: Olmesartan medoxomil is changed in the body to its active form and blocks angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels. As a tablet, Olmivib 20 Tablet is swallowed whole and then works systemically to help blood vessels relax and blood pressure come down.

Olmivib 20 Tablet is a mid-range strength that may be chosen when a lower dose is not enough or when a clinician wants a specific maintenance dose. Compared with lower-strength olmesartan tablets, this 20 mg tablet delivers more medicine per dose, so it is suited only for people whose prescriber has already assessed the right dose for them.

• Treatment of high blood pressure
• Long-term blood pressure control
• Helping lower the risk of blood-pressure-related complications
• May be used as part of combination therapy when prescribed

• Swallow Olmivib 20 Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your doses.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• If your doctor has told you to use it once daily, do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose.
• Stand up slowly if you feel dizzy, especially when starting treatment or after a dose increase.
• Follow the exact dosing schedule your prescriber gives you; do not change the dose on your own.

Each Olmivib 20 Tablet contains olmesartan medoxomil 20 mg. For high blood pressure, it is commonly taken once daily, but the exact dose and whether it should be increased or combined with another medicine must be decided by your doctor. Do not exceed the daily amount prescribed for you; the total dose for this strength should stay within your clinician’s instructions.

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
• Tiredness
• Stomach upset or diarrhea
• Back pain
• Fatigue

• Olmivib 20 Tablet can cause low blood pressure, especially if you are dehydrated or taking a diuretic.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or severe fluid loss.
• Do not use during pregnancy; medicines in this class can harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution when driving or using machinery until you know how this tablet affects you.
• Alcohol may add to dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Avoid salt substitutes or potassium supplements unless your prescriber says they are okay, because potassium can rise.
• Tell your clinician about any history of angioedema or allergic reaction to ARBs.

• Diuretics or water pills
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics
• Other medicines that lower blood pressure
• Lithium

Store Olmivib 20 Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture and excess heat.