Olmesartan 5/20 milligrams

Adult dose

This medication is administered once daily as 1 tablet with water, regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). The recommended dosages are as follows: - 5/20 milligrams: administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with monotherapy of amlodipine 5 milligrams or olmesartan medoxomil 20 milligrams. - 5/40 milligrams: administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with 5/20 milligrams.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. This medication should not be taken by individuals with allergies to any of its components, those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, those with severely impaired liver or kidney function, or those with severe heart valve diseases. Patients who are deficient in fluid or salt or have significantly low blood pressure should be carefully monitored when starting this medication, and appropriate treatment is needed if hypotension occurs. Patients with heart valve diseases or obstructive coronary artery diseases should be particularly cautious as blood pressure may suddenly drop due to rapid vasodilation. Patients with heart failure should be careful when using this medication, and patients with impaired kidney function should closely monitor their kidney function while taking this medication. Patients with impaired liver function should also be cautious when taking this medication. Various side effects such as dizziness, headache, hypotension, swelling, dyspepsia, etc., may occur during the use of this medication, and any abnormal symptoms should be discussed with a doctor immediately. This medication may increase blood potassium levels; therefore, patients at risk of hyperkalemia should have regular blood tests. There may be drug interactions with this medication, so if you are taking other medications, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist. It is a principle not to use this medication during pregnancy, and if it must be used, the fetal status should be regularly monitored via ultrasound or other methods. Breastfeeding women are advised to discontinue breastfeeding or stop taking this medication as it can be transmitted through breast milk. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in children under 18 years of age, so it is advisable not to use it in this population. Elderly patients should start at a lower dose considering the potential decline in kidney and liver function, and dosage should be adjusted with caution. In case of overdose, blood pressure may drop excessively, requiring immediate medical attention for appropriate treatment. This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to direct sunlight and moisture, and it is recommended not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), difficulty breathing (dyspnea), hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, angioedema, acute hypotension due to vasodilation, severe allergic reactions, liver abnormalities (jaundice), leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute renal failure, increased blood creatinine, autoimmune hepatitis, occurrence of cardiac diseases (life-threatening arrhythmias, acute myocardial infarction, worsening heart failure), exacerbation of cerebral infarction, gum bleeding

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• drowsiness
• paresthesia
• palpitations
• rapid heartbeat
• nausea
• vomiting
• dyspepsia
• diarrhea

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent contact with air or moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature in the range of 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 3]