Slew Plus 20 mg Tablet

Slew Plus 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 help lower high blood pressure in adults. By lowering blood pressure, Slew Plus 20 mg Tablet can help reduce the risk of long-term complications such as stroke and heart problems when used as prescribed. This product is a tablet taken by mouth and is designed for regular blood pressure control, not for immediate relief of a sudden blood pressure spike.

How it works: Olmesartan medoxomil works by blocking angiotensin II, a natural substance that tightens blood vessels. By relaxing the blood vessels, the Slew Plus 20 mg Tablet helps blood flow more easily and lowers blood pressure over time.

Slew Plus 20 mg Tablet is a mid-range tablet strength that may be selected when a clinician wants a full prescription dose of olmesartan medoxomil rather than a lower starting amount. Since this is the only strength sold in our range, it should be used only for patients whose doctor has already decided that 20 mg is the right tablet strength for them and who do not need a lower-strength option.

• Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Blood pressure control as part of long-term cardiovascular care
• May help lower the risk of stroke and heart-related complications when blood pressure is controlled

• Swallow Slew Plus 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not chew or crush it unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember and to keep blood pressure control steady.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• If you feel dizzy when starting treatment, sit or stand up slowly.
• Do not take an extra tablet to make up for a missed dose unless your prescriber tells you to do so.

Each Slew Plus 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of olmesartan medoxomil. Your doctor decides how often you should take it; for many adults, it is taken once daily, and the maximum daily dose is determined by the prescriber rather than by the patient. Because this is a specific 20 mg tablet strength, it should be used exactly as directed and not adjusted on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Olmesartan Medoxomil may include:

• Dizziness, especially when standing up quickly
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Back pain

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, because olmesartan should not be used during pregnancy.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, dehydration, or are on a low-salt diet, as blood pressure may drop too much.
• Avoid becoming dehydrated, especially during vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating.
• This tablet can cause dizziness, so be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your prescriber about heart failure or liver problems before starting Slew Plus 20 mg Tablet.
• Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes with potassium unless your doctor approves it.
• Alcohol may increase lightheadedness when combined with blood pressure medicine.

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

Store Slew Plus 20 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture and excessive heat.