Olmesartan Medoxomil 10mg Tablets

Adult dose

The recommended initial dose for adults is 10mg once daily, taken irrespective of meals. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled, the dosage may be increased to 20mg once daily, with a maximum of 40mg per day. The antihypertensive effect will appear within two weeks after starting treatment, and maximum effect typically occurs around eight weeks. If blood pressure control is insufficient, it may be combined with thiazide diuretics. Elderly patients (

Child dose

The safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it must be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It should not be used in individuals with known allergies to this drug or its components, in pregnant or breastfeeding women, in patients undergoing kidney dialysis, in patients with severe liver impairment, in patients with biliary obstruction, in certain genetically predisposed lactose intolerant patients, or in specific diabetes patients. Patients with reduced blood volume or low salt, those with impaired kidney function, kidney transplant recipients, patients with renovascular hypertension, patients at risk for hyperkalemia, and patients with specific heart diseases should use this medication cautiously and be closely monitored when initiating treatment. This drug may cause relatively mild side effects such as dizziness, headache, indigestion, and cough, while rare serious side effects like angioedema or liver function abnormalities have also been reported. If symptoms such as chronic diarrhea, weight loss, or abdominal pain occur during treatment, medical consultation should be sought immediately, and if intestinal vascular edema occurs, the medication should be discontinued and careful observation should continue until symptoms fully resolve. Care should be taken to consult with a professional when taking this medication with other antihypertensives, potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, lithium, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers, due to potential interactions leading to side effects. The medication should be avoided during pregnancy due to the risk of serious harm or death to the fetus, and breastfeeding mothers should also discontinue either breastfeeding or the medication if adverse reactions occur in the baby. Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been sufficiently established; thus, it is advisable not to use it in children. Elderly patients should be cautious as drug concentrations in the body may be higher. In cases of overdose, symptoms may include hypotension, palpitations, and bradycardia, and immediate medical attention should be sought. This medication has not been shown to be carcinogenic after long-term use, but if any unusual symptoms occur while taking it, it is important to consult a specialist immediately.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (angioedema)
• chest pain
• anaphylactic reaction
• severe skin rash with fever
• blisters
• skin peeling
• pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes
• difficulty breathing
• asthma attacks

Mild side effects

Dizziness, headache, palpitations, lower back pain, abdominal pain, diarrhea, cough, nasal bleeding, upper respiratory tract infection, asthma, vomiting, chronic malabsorption-like intestinal disease, joint pain, arthritis, muscle pain, rash, hair loss, itching

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 and 25 degrees Celsius to preserve the drug's efficacy over time.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle