Olmy 20 Tablet

Olmy 20 Tablet contains olmesartan medoxomil 20 mg in each tablet. It belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). It is used to help treat high blood pressure, which can lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems over time. Olmy 20 Tablet is taken by mouth as a film-coated tablet and is prescribed when a doctor decides this 20 mg strength is appropriate.

How it works: Olmesartan medoxomil works by blocking angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels, so the vessels stay more relaxed and blood can flow more easily. As an oral tablet, Olmy 20 Tablet is swallowed and then converted in the body to its active form.

Olmy 20 Tablet is the middle strength in this brand line, sitting between Olmy 10 Tablet and Olmy 40 Tablet. It may suit people who need more blood-pressure lowering than the 10 mg tablet provides, but do not need the higher 40 mg strength. Because it is a higher-strength tablet than 10 mg, a doctor may choose it after checking your blood pressure response, other medicines, and kidney function.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Blood pressure control in adults
• May help reduce long-term cardiovascular risk
• May be used when lower strengths are not enough

• Swallow Olmy 20 Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Do not split, crush, or chew 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.
• Keep taking Olmy 20 Tablet even if you feel well, because high blood pressure often has no symptoms.

Each Olmy 20 Tablet provides olmesartan medoxomil 20 mg. The usual frequency is once daily, but your doctor decides the exact dose based on your blood pressure and how you respond to treatment. The maximum daily dose is typically 40 mg once daily, so Olmy 20 Tablet may be used alone or adjusted with the 10 mg and 40 mg strengths 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
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Back pain
• Stomach upset or diarrhea
• Upper respiratory symptoms such as cough or runny nose

• Olmy 20 Tablet may cause low blood pressure, especially if you are dehydrated or taking a diuretic.
• This 20 mg strength should only be used when a clinician has chosen it for your blood pressure needs; it is not meant to be adjusted on your own.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or a history of dehydration.
• Do not use during pregnancy; medicines that act on the renin-angiotensin system can harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution with alcohol because it can worsen dizziness or low blood pressure.
• Be careful when driving or standing up quickly until you know how Olmy 20 Tablet affects you.
• If you are on a low-salt diet or have been vomiting or having diarrhea, your blood pressure may drop more easily.

• Potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium
• Diuretics or water pills
• NSAID pain medicines such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Lithium
• Other blood pressure medicines, especially ACE inhibitors or aliskiren

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