Omethan Tablet 20 mg (Olmesartan Medoxomil)

Adult dose

The recommended initial dose for adults is 10 mg once daily, regardless of meals. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled, it may be increased to 20 mg once daily, with a maximum of 40 mg per day. The antihypertensive effect appears within 2 weeks of treatment initiation and reaches its maximum effect at around 8 weeks. If blood pressure control is not achieved, it can be combined with thiazide diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide.

Child dose

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 should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with allergies to any of the ingredients in this medication, those receiving kidney dialysis, patients with severe liver impairment, those with biliary obstruction, and patients with lactose intolerance should not use this medication. Patients with reduced blood volume or low sodium may experience a sudden drop in blood pressure when starting this medication, so caution is necessary. Patients with weak kidney function should have regular check-ups of their kidney function and blood potassium levels. This medication is used for the treatment of high blood pressure and may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, abdominal pain, and muscle pain; however, these are generally mild and temporary. Prolonged use may lead to chronic diarrhea or intestinal dysfunction, so if symptoms persist, consultation with a doctor is necessary. Care should be taken when used in combination with other antihypertensive agents or potassium-sparing diuretics as there is a risk of elevated blood potassium levels. During pregnancy, this medication should not be taken as it can affect fetal kidney development, and if breastfeeding, one should either discontinue breastfeeding or stop taking this medication since it may be transmitted through breast milk. Safety in pediatric patients has not been established, so it is advisable not to use in children. Elderly patients may require dosage adjustments as drug metabolism may be slower. In case of overdose, symptoms such as low blood pressure or abnormal heart rhythms may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought if such symptoms arise.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (peripheral edema, angioedema, facial edema), chest pain, severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), hyperkalemia, acute renal failure, elevated blood creatinine, liver dysfunction (abnormal liver function tests, autoimmune hepatitis), severe skin adverse reactions (severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain), intestinal vascular edema, severe swelling, severe skin abnormalities accompanied by high fever, asthma, difficulty breathing, asthma

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• palpitations
• back pain
• bronchitis
• increased creatine phosphokinase
• diarrhea
• hematuria
• hyperglycemia
• hypertriglyceridemia

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is best to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 25 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle