Genuine One Olmesartan Tablets 20 Milligrams (Olmesartan Medoxomil)

Adult dose

The recommended initial dose is 10mg once daily, administered without regard to meals. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled at this dose, it can be increased to 20mg once daily. If further blood pressure reduction is desired, the dose may be increased up to a maximum of 40mg once daily. It is advised to take the medication at the same time daily (e.g., in the morning) for compliance. No dose adjustment is necessary for elderly patients. For patients with mild to moderate renal impairment,

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established, and administration is not recommended.

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It should not be used by patients with allergies to any of its components, those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, patients undergoing renal dialysis, or those with severe liver disease or biliary obstruction. As it contains lactose, patients with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance should not take this medication. Diabetic patients taking aliskiren products or patients with moderate to severe renal impairment should also avoid this medication. Patients with reduced blood volume or sodium may experience hypotensive symptoms when starting this medication, so caution is advised. Patients with renal impairment or those who have received kidney transplants should have blood potassium and creatinine levels monitored regularly. Patients with unilateral or bilateral renal artery stenosis should be cautious as renal function deterioration may occur. In patients with heart failure or renal impairment, hyperkalemia may occur, so serum potassium levels should be closely monitored. Special care is needed for patients with aortic or mitral valve stenosis, obstructive cardiomyopathy, or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy when taking this medication. It is not recommended for patients with primary aldosteronism as it may have less effect. This medication has a blood pressure-lowering effect that may cause dizziness; therefore, caution should be exercised when performing hazardous activities such as operating machinery or driving. In clinical trials, it mostly showed mild and transient side effects, with dizziness being the most commonly reported. Other reported symptoms include cough, headache, diarrhea, low back pain; however, serious side effects are rare. Rarely, liver function abnormalities, vascular edema, and allergic reactions may occur, and if any unusual symptoms arise, consulting a healthcare professional is necessary. If chronic diarrhea or weight loss occurs during treatment with this medication, this may suggest a gastrointestinal disorder, and a doctor should be contacted immediately. Taking this medication with potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements may dangerously elevate serum potassium levels, so caution is required. When taken in conjunction with other antihypertensives, blood pressure may drop too low, necessitating monitoring. Concurrent use with lithium may increase lithium levels, leading to toxicity; therefore, co-administration is not advisable. Using this medication with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may impair kidney function, requiring careful monitoring. Taking this medication with other angiotensin-related medications increases the risk of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal dysfunction, necessitating thorough observation by healthcare professionals. Pregnant women should avoid this medication due to the risk of fetal harm, and nursing mothers should consider discontinuation of either this medication or breastfeeding due to potential side effects in the infant. The safety of this medication in children has not yet been established. Elderly patients may have increased concentrations of this medication in their bodies; thus, dosage adjustment and caution are necessary. In cases of overdose, hypotension and palpitations may occur, and immediate treatment should be sought if symptoms are present.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (including angioedema, peripheral edema, facial edema), chest pain (including chest tightness), difficulty breathing (including asthma attacks), cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision problems, paralysis, decreased urine output

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, and it should be kept at room temperature between 1 to 25 degrees Celsius. This storage method helps maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle