Olmesartan Medoxomil Plus Tablet 20/12.5 Milligrams

Adult dose

This medication is administered once daily, with or without food. The dosage should be adjusted at intervals of 2-4 weeks according to the patient’s blood pressure response. For the elderly, treatment should begin with the lowest dose, and care should be taken to adjust the dosage based on the patient's kidney function, heart function, comorbidities, and other medications.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in children have not been established, so it should not be administered.

This drug may cause serious harm to the fetus and newborns if administered to pregnant women during the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. This drug should not be used in patients with certain allergies, kidney or liver diseases, and certain genetic issues. Caution is required in patients with very low blood pressure or weak kidney function, liver disease, etc., and blood pressure and kidney function should be regularly monitored during use. Dizziness or symptoms of low blood pressure may occur while taking this drug, so caution is needed when driving or operating hazardous machinery. During treatment, electrolyte levels in the blood may change, requiring regular blood tests, especially monitoring potassium levels. This drug may interact with other medications, so consult a doctor or pharmacist if taking other medicines. Women who are breastfeeding are advised to either stop breastfeeding or discontinue the medication, as it may affect the baby. Safety in children has not been established, so use in pediatrics should be approached carefully. The elderly may have reduced kidney and liver function, so treatment should begin with the lowest dose and should be monitored carefully. In case of overdose, symptoms such as low blood pressure and electrolyte imbalance may occur, so seek appropriate medical attention immediately. Additionally, if any unusual skin changes or acute lung symptoms appear during treatment, discontinue use and consult a doctor.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, anaphylactic reaction, severe swelling (edema), chest pain, tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, asthma attack, increased serum creatinine, acute renal failure, jaundice, severe skin reactions (rash with high fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes), acute angle-closure glaucoma, choroidal effusion, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), severe neurological symptoms (headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures)

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• diarrhea
• gastritis
• vomiting
• dizziness
• headache
• fatigue
• drowsiness

This drug should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is best stored at room temperature between 1 to 25 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance

Round film-coated tablets with a light orange color

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle