Voltmer 20 mg Tablet

Voltmer 20 mg Tablet is an oral blood pressure medicine that contains 20 mg of olmesartan medoxomil in each tablet. It belongs to the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class, which is used to treat high blood pressure in adults. By helping relax blood vessels, Voltmer 20 mg Tablet can make it easier for the heart to pump blood. Lowering blood pressure may also reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems related to hypertension.

How it works: Olmesartan medoxomil in Voltmer 20 mg Tablet blocks angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels, so the vessels stay more relaxed and open. Because this is a tablet, it is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract, then works throughout the body to help lower blood pressure.

Voltmer 20 mg Tablet is a mid-range strength that may suit adults whose doctor has already assessed them and decided that 20 mg is the right dose for blood pressure control. It is not the usual starting dose for everyone; some patients begin with a lower olmesartan dose and may be increased to 20 mg if more blood pressure reduction is needed. A doctor may choose Voltmer 20 mg Tablet when a single 20 mg tablet is a practical step in a personalized treatment plan.

• Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension)
• May help lower risk linked to long-term uncontrolled blood pressure
• Used as part of an individualized blood pressure plan

• Swallow Voltmer 20 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it once daily exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Try to take the tablet at the same time each day to help you remember.
• 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 close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Voltmer 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of olmesartan medoxomil. For adults, it is often taken once daily, but the exact schedule depends on your blood pressure response and your prescriber’s instructions; the usual maximum approved dose is 40 mg per day. Your doctor decides whether Voltmer 20 mg Tablet is the right dose for you and may adjust treatment based on your blood pressure readings and other medicines.

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
• Diarrhea
• Nasal congestion
• More noticeable lightheadedness when blood pressure drops too much

• Voltmer 20 mg Tablet can cause dizziness, especially when starting treatment or after a dose change.
• Stand up slowly from sitting or lying positions to reduce lightheadedness.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, dehydration, heart disease, or liver problems.
• Do not use if you are pregnant; olmesartan can harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution with alcohol, which can worsen dizziness or lower blood pressure further.
• Be careful if you take salt substitutes or potassium supplements, because potassium may rise.
• This tablet should be used only under medical supervision if you are taking other blood pressure medicines.

• Other blood pressure medicines, including diuretics, may increase blood pressure-lowering effects
• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics may raise potassium levels
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen may reduce effect and increase kidney risk
• Lithium levels may increase when used with olmesartan
• Aliskiren should generally be avoided in patients with diabetes and used cautiously in others

Store Voltmer 20 mg Tablet in the original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.