Omethan Plus Tablet 20/12.5 mg

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily at a dose of one tablet, regardless of meals. It is recommended to adjust the dosage with Olmesartan Medoxomil or Hydrochlorothiazide alone prior to administration, and adjust the dosage every 2-4 weeks according to blood pressure response. For patients currently taking high-dose Hydrochlorothiazide monotherapy, the dose of Hydrochlorothiazide should be reduced to 12.5 mg before combination therapy. Elderly patients should start at the lowest dose and considerations for renal function,

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if administered to pregnant women in the second and third trimesters, so treatment should be stopped immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients who are allergic to the components of this drug or who have specific kidney or liver conditions, as well as pregnant or breastfeeding women, should not use this medication. Patients with reduced blood volume, weakened kidney function, or renal artery stenosis should use this drug with special caution, as hypotension or changes in kidney function may occur; thus, their condition should be closely monitored. This medication can cause electrolyte imbalance, so regular blood tests should be performed to check levels of sodium, potassium, etc. If symptoms such as dizziness or muscle cramps occur, you should inform your healthcare provider immediately. Caution is needed when using this medication with other drugs, so if you are currently taking any other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist, especially if potassium supplements, diuretics, lithium medications, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs will be used in combination. This drug should be administered cautiously to the elderly or children, as safety in pediatrics has not been established. If breastfeeding, this medication can be transferred to breast milk, which may cause adverse reactions in infants, so administration should be avoided or breastfeeding should be discontinued. Overdosage of this medication can lead to hypotension, palpitations, electrolyte imbalance, etc., so strict adherence to dosing is necessary, and if any unusual symptoms occur, you should visit a medical institution immediately. Additionally, while taking this medication, care should be taken to avoid excessive sun exposure, and you should consult your doctor immediately if any skin abnormalities occur.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), anaphylactic reaction, angioedema, severe allergic reaction
• Severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucous membranes, severe cutaneous adverse reactions
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress with cough and fever
• Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, liver dysfunction (jaundice)
• Sudden and severe headache, seizure, altered consciousness,

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• dizziness
• headache
• fatigue
• drowsiness
• emotional blunting
• restlessness
• upper respiratory infection
• abdominal pain

This medication can be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 25 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help maintain the drug's effectiveness and allow for safe use.

Appearance

Light orange colored round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle