Olvance 20 Tablet

Olvance 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 and is used to help treat high blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure can reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems over time. Olvance 20 Tablet is meant for ongoing blood pressure control, not for immediate relief of a sudden blood pressure emergency.

How it works: Olmesartan medoxomil turns into its active form in the body and blocks angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels. In this tablet form, that helps blood vessels relax and lowers blood pressure more steadily over time.

Olvance 20 Tablet is the 20 mg strength, which is commonly used when a doctor wants a stronger blood-pressure effect than a lower starting dose. Compared with lower-strength olmesartan tablets, this tablet may be chosen for patients who have not reached their blood pressure goal or who need a standard maintenance dose. It is not a fast-acting rescue medicine; it works gradually with regular daily use.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Long-term blood pressure control
• Lowering risk of stroke and heart complications related to hypertension
• Kidney protection support in people with hypertension, when prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Olvance 20 Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split unless your doctor says it is okay.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day if prescribed that way.
• You can take Olvance 20 Tablet with or without food, since meals do not usually change how it works.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially when starting treatment or after a dose increase, because dizziness can happen.

Each Olvance 20 Tablet provides olmesartan medoxomil 20 mg. This strength may be taken once daily for many adults, but the exact schedule and whether it is the right dose depend on your blood pressure response and medical history. Do not exceed the dose your doctor prescribes; your clinician decides if 20 mg is enough or if a different strength is needed.

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
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Low blood pressure symptoms such as lightheadedness, which may be more noticeable when starting Olvance 20 Tablet or after a dose increase

• Do not use Olvance 20 Tablet during pregnancy; it can harm an unborn baby.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, heart failure, or are on a salt-restricted diet.
• This 20 mg tablet can lower blood pressure enough to cause dizziness, so be careful when driving or standing up quickly.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes with potassium unless your doctor approves, because potassium can rise too high.
• Alcohol can add to dizziness or low blood pressure.
• If you have had a bad reaction to an ARB or have swelling from allergy before, tell your prescriber before taking this tablet.
• Your doctor may monitor kidney function and potassium, especially after starting Olvance 20 Tablet or changing the dose.

• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen may reduce blood-pressure control and can affect kidney function.
• Potassium supplements, potassium-containing salt substitutes, and potassium-sparing diuretics can raise potassium too much.
• Lithium levels can increase and cause toxicity when taken with olmesartan medoxomil.
• Other blood pressure medicines, including diuretics and ACE inhibitors, can increase the chance of low blood pressure or kidney issues.
• Aliskiren should generally be avoided in people with diabetes and used cautiously in some others due to kidney and potassium risks.

Store Olvance 20 Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.