Olsem 20 mg Tablet

Olsem 20 mg Tablet is an oral prescription medicine that contains 20 mg of olmesartan medoxomil in each tablet. It belongs to the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class and is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure helps reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems over time. Olsem 20 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is not a quick-relief medicine for sudden blood pressure spikes.

How it works: Olmesartan medoxomil works by blocking angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels, which helps them relax and widen. In tablet form, Olsem 20 mg Tablet provides a convenient once-daily way to help lower blood pressure throughout the day.

Olsem 20 mg Tablet is a mid-strength tablet that fits the usual dosing range for adults who need blood pressure control after being assessed by a doctor. It is stronger than a 10 mg tablet and may be chosen when a lower dose is not enough, but it is not automatically the right first dose for every patient. Some people may feel its blood pressure-lowering effect within days, while the full benefit can take a few weeks.

• Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension)
• May help reduce long-term risk of stroke and heart complications
• Can be used when a doctor wants an ARB blood pressure medicine

• Swallow the Olsem 20 mg 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 crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• If it upsets your stomach, taking it with food may help.
• Keep taking it even if you feel well, since high blood pressure often has no symptoms.

Each Olsem 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of olmesartan medoxomil per tablet. Doctors may prescribe it once daily, and the total daily dose is set by the prescriber based on your blood pressure response and medical history. Do not take more than prescribed; the maximum daily amount depends on your individual treatment plan, not self-adjustment.

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
• Diarrhea
• Back pain
• Nausea

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy; olmesartan can harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution if you are dehydrated, vomiting, or have diarrhea, because blood pressure can drop too low.
• Be careful when standing up quickly, especially when starting treatment or changing dose.
• Tell your prescriber if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or a history of low blood pressure.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor says they are safe for you.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Use caution when driving until you know how Olsem 20 mg Tablet affects you.

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

Store Olsem 20 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and excess heat.