Olgotan Tablet 10 mg (Olmesartan Medoxomil)

Adult dose

The recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, taken regardless of meals. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled at this dose, it may be increased to 20 mg once daily. For additional blood pressure-lowering effects, the dose may be increased up to a maximum of 40 mg once daily. In patients who may have a reduction in effective intravascular blood volume, it is advised to initiate treatment at a lower dose while monitoring their condition closely.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in children have not been established.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients who are allergic to this medication or are pregnant or breastfeeding, those undergoing kidney dialysis, or those with severe liver impairment or bile duct obstruction or lactose intolerance should not take this medication. Patients with decreased blood volume or low sodium levels, reduced kidney function, kidney vascular issues, or at risk of hyperkalemia should take this medication with caution and have their blood pressure and kidney function monitored frequently. Dizziness may occur while taking this medication, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating hazardous machinery. This medication is generally safe to use, but side effects such as dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, muscle pain, and rash may occur rarely. If severe side effects appear, consult a doctor immediately. This medication may interact when taken with other antihypertensive drugs, potassium-sparing diuretics, lithium, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, so you must inform your doctor or pharmacist of all medications you are currently taking. Taking this medication during pregnancy can lead to serious issues such as impaired kidney function in the fetus, oligohydramnios, and malformations, so it should be avoided if planning to become pregnant or if pregnant. Consultation with a doctor is necessary when needed. While breastfeeding, this medication can be transmitted partially through breast milk and may affect the infant, so you should discuss with a doctor whether to continue breastfeeding or to discontinue medication. Safety in children has not been established, so it should be used cautiously in children. In the elderly, the concentration of this medication in the body may increase, necessitating caution during administration. In cases of overdose, symptoms like hypotension and palpitations may occur, and immediate medical treatment should be sought.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest pain, asthma, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain of oral/ocular mucosa, difficulty breathing, jaundice, severe liver function abnormalities, acute renal failure, elevated serum creatinine, severe neurological symptoms, severe edema, hyperkalemia, anaphylactic reaction, rhabdomyolysis, chronic malabsorption syndrome-like intestinal disease, intestinal vascular edema, increased blood pressure (reported as a serious adverse event)

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• palpitations
• low back pain
• cough
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• gastroenteritis
• nausea
• diarrhea

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, at room temperature between 1 and 25 degrees Celsius. Maintaining proper temperature and container will help preserve the medication's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle