Olmesartan Medoxomil and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets 20/12.5 mg

Adult dose

This medication is administered once daily as 1 tablet, without regard to meals, after dosage adjustment with Olmesartan Medoxomil or Hydrochlorothiazide alone when blood pressure is not adequately controlled. The dosage should be adjusted at intervals of 2-4 weeks based on the patient's blood pressure response. Elderly patients should start at the lowest dose and should be cautious in dosage adjustments considering renal function, cardiac function, underlying conditions, and concomitant medications.

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. Patients who are allergic to any ingredients of this medication or have specific kidney and liver dysfunction, as well as pregnant or breastfeeding women, should not take this medication. Patients with decreased blood volume or impaired renal function may experience hypotension or worsening of renal function upon administration of this medication, so it should be used with caution. Patients with severe liver dysfunction or specific heart diseases should also be cautious when taking this medication. This medication lowers blood pressure, which may lead to dizziness or symptoms of hypotension, so care should be taken when driving or operating dangerous machinery. The Hydrochlorothiazide component can cause electrolyte imbalances, especially hypokalemia or hypercalcemia, so regular blood tests are necessary. During treatment with this medication, new skin lesions may appear or photosensitivity reactions may occur, so exposure to sunlight should be limited, and any unusual symptoms should be discussed with a physician. This medication can interact with various other medications, so if other medications are being taken, it is essential to inform the physician or pharmacist. Women who are breastfeeding should consider that this medication can affect the baby through breast milk, and it may be advisable to either discontinue breastfeeding or stop taking the medication. Overdosage may result in hypotension, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, etc., and immediate medical assistance should be obtained. Elderly patients may have decreased renal function, so they should start at the lowest dose and take it cautiously. Safety for pediatric use has not been established, so it is advisable not to use this medication in children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice of the skin or eyes, generalized lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headache, seizures, confusion in consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly decreased urine output

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• dizziness
• headache
• gastroenteritis
• dyspepsia
• abdominal pain
• chest pain
• back pain

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is also important to store it at room temperature, between 1 and 25 degrees Celsius, to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

This medication is a round, film-coated tablet that is light orange in color.

Package unit

30 tablets per bottle