Olgotan Tablets 40 mg (Olmesartan Medoxomil)

Adult dose

The recommended initial dosage for adults is 10 mg once daily, administered regardless of meals. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled at this dosage, it may be increased to 20 mg once daily, and may be increased up to a maximum of 40 mg daily. The antihypertensive effect appears within 2 weeks after starting treatment, reaching its maximum effect after approximately 8 weeks. If blood pressure reduction is insufficient with monotherapy, thiazide diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide may be combined.

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 the second or third trimester of pregnancy, so it must be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with allergies to any of the components of this medication or specific groups such as pregnant women, nursing women, patients undergoing kidney dialysis, those with severe liver dysfunction, or bile duct obstruction should not take it. When administered to patients with low blood volume or low sodium, hypotension may occur; therefore, their condition should be monitored closely, and patients with impaired kidney function should have kidney status checked frequently through blood tests. Due to the risk of hyperkalemia, patients with heart or kidney disease should regularly check their blood potassium levels. This medication can cause dizziness, so caution is necessary when driving or operating hazardous machinery. While taking this medication, side effects such as liver function abnormalities, indigestion, or skin rashes may occur, so if any unusual symptoms appear, consult a doctor immediately. When taken with other antihypertensive medications, the blood pressure-lowering effect may increase; thus, it should be administered according to medical guidance. When used in conjunction with potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements, potassium levels in the blood may rise to dangerous levels, so caution is necessary. Taking this medication during pregnancy can result in severe problems for the fetus, so women planning to become pregnant or who may be pregnant must inform their healthcare provider. Nursing women should be cautious, as this medication can pass into breast milk and pose a risk of adverse reactions in the baby, requiring either the cessation of breastfeeding or stopping the medication. Safety for pediatric use has not been established, so it is advisable not to use it for children. Elderly patients may require dosage adjustments due to increased drug concentration in the body. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension and heart rhythm abnormalities may occur; consult medical personnel immediately. This medication has not been reported to have carcinogenic or genotoxic effects even with long-term use, but if any unusual symptoms occur, consult a specialist.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• angioedema
• anaphylactic reaction
• hair loss
• urticaria
• angioedema
• pruritus
• acute renal failure
• elevated serum creatinine
• hyperkalemia

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air, and it is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 25 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the medication's effectiveness and ensures safe usage.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle