Olvas 20 Tablet

Olvas 20 Tablet contains 20 mg of olmesartan medoxomil in each tablet. It belongs to a class of medicines called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), which are used mainly to treat high blood pressure. By helping lower blood pressure, Olvas 20 Tablet can reduce strain on the heart and blood vessels and may help lower the risk of complications from hypertension. This strip/box of 10 tablets is a prescription-strength option from Cadila Pharmaceuticals, India.

How it works: Olmesartan medoxomil is converted in the body to olmesartan, which blocks angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels. In tablet form, Olvas 20 Tablet is swallowed and then works gradually to help blood vessels relax so blood can flow more easily.

Olvas 20 Tablet is the 20 mg strength, which is a standard adult strength but still requires a doctor’s assessment because blood pressure response varies from person to person. Compared with Olvas 40 Tablet, this lower strength may be chosen when a clinician wants a more cautious dose, needs to fine-tune blood pressure control, or is starting treatment before moving to a higher strength if needed.

• Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Lowering blood pressure to reduce cardiovascular strain
• Blood pressure control as part of long-term management
• May be used alone or with other blood pressure medicines, if prescribed

• Swallow Olvas 20 Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• If it upsets your stomach, taking it with a meal may help, but food does not change the tablet strength.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor prescribes; do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose.
• Do not stop taking Olvas 20 Tablet on your own, even if you feel well.

Each Olvas 20 Tablet provides 20 mg of olmesartan medoxomil per tablet. The usual schedule is once daily, but your doctor decides the exact dose based on your blood pressure response, age, kidney function, and other medicines. Do not exceed the dose prescribed for you; there is no over-the-counter maximum for this prescription tablet, and higher strength such as Olvas 40 Tablet may be chosen only if your clinician thinks it is appropriate.

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
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Back pain

• Olvas 20 Tablet can lower blood pressure too much if you are dehydrated, vomiting, or have diarrhea.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or are on a low-salt diet.
• Do not use during pregnancy; medicines that act on the renin-angiotensin system can harm an unborn baby.
• Alcohol may increase dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when starting or adjusting the dose.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how Olvas 20 Tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you take potassium supplements or salt substitutes, because this tablet can raise potassium levels.
• If you are already taking other blood pressure medicines, your doctor may need to monitor you more closely.

• Potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes
• Other blood pressure medicines, especially ACE inhibitors or other ARBs
• Diuretics or water pills
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Lithium

Store Olvas 20 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.