Olmefoss Tablet 5/20 Milligrams (Amlodipine Besylate, Olmesartan Medoxomil)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken once daily as one tablet with water, regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). The recommended dosing is as follows: - 5/20 milligrams: Administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with Amlodipine 5 milligrams or Olmesartan Medoxomil 20 milligrams as monotherapy. - 10/20 milligrams: Administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with Olmesartan Medoxomil 20 milligrams as monotherapy.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established for pediatric patients under 18 years of age.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during the 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with an allergy to any of the components, those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, those with severe liver disease, specific heart and kidney diseases, and certain diabetes patients should not take this medication. Caution is advised for hypotensive patients with a deficit of fluids or salt, as blood pressure may drop too low during initial dosing, necessitating careful monitoring of their condition. If hypotension occurs, appropriate action must be taken. Patients with aortic stenosis or severe heart disease should be closely monitored since rapid vasodilation may lead to hypotension. Patients with kidney disease or impaired kidney function should consult their healthcare provider before taking this medication, as it may impact kidney function. Patients with poor liver function should also use this medication with caution. Side effects such as dizziness, headache, low blood pressure, dyspepsia, and edema may occur while taking this medication, and any unusual symptoms should be reported immediately. Particularly, blood potassium levels may rise, so caution is needed when taking this medication alongside other drugs that can affect potassium levels. This medication should not be used during pregnancy, and if planning for or already pregnant, consultation with a healthcare provider is essential. While breastfeeding, this medication may pass into breast milk, possibly necessitating the cessation of breastfeeding or the medication itself. Safety and efficacy have not been established for children under 18 years of age, so it is not recommended. Elderly patients may require dosage adjustments due to decreased kidney and liver function affecting the drug's efficacy. Overdose may lead to significantly lowered blood pressure and rapid heart rate, necessitating immediate medical assistance. This medication should be stored in a closed container away from moisture and heat, and out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• severe allergic reactions
• difficulty breathing
• respiratory distress
• cough
• jaundice
• liver abnormalities (jaundice)
• acute renal failure
• elevated serum creatinine

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• orthostatic hypotension
• drowsiness
• paresthesia
• sensory decrease
• fainting
• vertigo
• palpitations
• low blood pressure

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP x 2)