Olmetin Tablet 20/5 mg

Adult dose

Olmesartan Medoxomil: The recommended initial dosage is 10 mg once daily, administered regardless of food intake. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled, the dosage may be increased to 20 mg, with a maximum dosage of 40 mg. Rosuvastatin: The initial dosage is 5 mg once daily, and if needed, it may be adjusted to 10 mg as the maintenance dose. This can be increased to a maximum of 20 mg.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of this medication in children under 18 years of age have not been established; therefore, it should not be administered.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy; therefore, if pregnancy is confirmed, it should be discontinued immediately. Those allergic to this medication or its components, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and individuals with certain kidney or liver diseases should not take this medication. Patients with kidney dialysis, severe renal failure, severe liver impairment, biliary obstruction, or muscle disease should avoid taking this medication or proceed with caution. This medication contains lactose, so those with lactose intolerance or certain genetic metabolic disorders should not take it. Patients with low blood pressure or reduced blood volume may experience symptoms of hypotension upon initial use of this medicine, thus requiring careful monitoring by health care personnel. Patients with impaired kidney function or kidney transplant recipients should have serum potassium and creatinine levels regularly checked, and those with renal artery stenosis should be cautious as well. This medication can raise blood potassium levels, and patients at risk for hyperkalemia should regularly monitor their serum potassium concentration. Patients with aortic or mitral valve stenosis, as well as obstructive or hypertrophic heart disease, require special caution when taking this medication. This medication may cause dizziness, so caution is advised when driving or operating hazardous machinery. Individuals with a history of liver disease or excessive alcohol consumption should undergo regular liver function tests before and during treatment with this medication. Muscle pain or myopathy, and rarely rhabdomyolysis may occur; therefore, if symptoms of muscle pain or weakness develop, health care personnel should be notified immediately. Taking this medication alongside certain drugs (e.g., potassium-sparing diuretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, lithium, etc.) may increase the risk of side effects due to interactions, so caution is warranted. Pregnant or possibly pregnant women must use appropriate contraceptive methods and discontinue the medication immediately if there is a pregnancy. Breastfeeding women may have adverse effects on their infants when using this medication, so either breastfeeding should be terminated or the medication should be discontinued. This medication is not recommended for use in children under the age of 18, as safety and efficacy have not been established. Elderly patients may have increased serum concentrations of this medication, thus requiring dosage adjustment and caution. In the case of overdose, symptoms like hypotension and palpitations may occur, and symptomatic treatment should be provided as necessary. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbance, paralysis, urine.

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, reduced sensation, drowsiness, gastroesophageal reflux, constipation, dental caries, dyspepsia, gastric ulcer, gastritis, gastroenteritis, musculoskeletal rigidity, atrial fibrillation, hypoglycemia, chest pain, palpitations, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, cough, epistaxis, upper respiratory tract infection, asthma, back pain, high blood pressure, increased serum creatinine, facial swelling, peripheral edema, itching, hair loss, systemic allergic reactions including angioedema, constipation, nausea, abdominal pain.

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. Moreover, it is important to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

White or yellowish round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [30 tablets (10 tablets/Alu-Alu) x 3]