Olsetan 20 mg Tablets (Olmesartan Medoxomil)

Adult dose

The recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily and can be taken regardless of meals. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled at this dose, it may be increased to 20 mg once daily. If additional blood pressure reduction is required, the dose may be increased up to a maximum of 40 mg once daily. The antihypertensive effect usually occurs within two weeks of starting treatment and the maximum effect appears around eight weeks. If blood pressure is not controlled with monotherapy, a thiazide diuretic like hydrochlorothiazide may be added.

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm or even death to the fetus and newborn if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with allergies to any ingredients in this medication, as well as pregnant women, nursing mothers, patients receiving kidney dialysis, patients with severe liver dysfunction, and patients with bile duct obstruction should not take this medication. Patients with reduced blood volume or decreased sodium may experience symptoms of hypotension when starting treatment, so careful monitoring of blood pressure and condition is necessary. Since this medication can affect kidney function, patients with impaired kidney function should regularly have blood tests to check their kidney status. Due to the risk of hyperkalemia, especially those with heart diseases or kidney diseases should periodically check their serum potassium levels. Dizziness may occur during the use of this medication, so caution should be exercised when performing hazardous tasks such as working at heights or driving. This medication shows similar tolerability to placebo, but may have mild side effects such as dizziness, headache, back pain, and dyspepsia. If chronic diarrhea or severe weight loss occurs, discontinue the medication and consult a physician. Interactions may occur if taken with potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, lithium, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, etc., so it is essential to consult healthcare professionals when taking this medication with others. Pregnant women should avoid using this medication as it may cause serious abnormalities in the fetus, and nursing mothers should also discontinue breastfeeding or the medication as it may affect the infant. Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established, so it is best not to administer it to children. In case of overdose, symptoms may include hypotension, palpitations, bradycardia, so if overdose is suspected, visit a medical institution immediately. No carcinogenic risk has been reported with long-term use of this medication, but caution should be exercised.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, anaphylaxis, hives, severe skin reactions, abnormal liver function (increased liver enzymes and bilirubin), severe kidney failure, acute kidney failure, elevated serum creatinine, hyperkalemia, asthma, respiratory distress, headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, hypotension, severe edema, elevated blood pressure, severe adverse effects related to elevated blood pressure, autoimmune hepatitis

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• palpitations
• abdominal pain
• dyspepsia
• gastroenteritis
• nausea
• back pain
• bronchitis
• elevation of creatine phosphokinase

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 25 degrees Celsius to preserve its effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle