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Olmesartan Medoxomil 20/10 Milligrams

Olmesartan Medoxomil 20/10 Milligrams

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Olmesartan Medoxomil›20mg / 1 tabletRosuvastatin Calcium›10.4mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
위더스제약(주)
Appearance
White or light-yellow round film-coated tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/box [30 tablets (10 tablets/Alu-Alu) x 3]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202003957 · Approved 2020.05.28

Summary

Main use
Treatment of hypertension and hypercholesterolemia (including reduction of cardiovascular disease risk)
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Olmesartan Medoxomil The recommended initial dose for adults is 10 mg taken once daily, regardless of meals. If blood pressure is not controlled, the dosage may be increased to 20 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 40 mg. Rosuvastatin The initial dose is 5 mg once daily, and if necessary, the dose may be adjusted to 10 mg for maintenance. The maximum dose is 20 mg once daily. Regardless of meals, dosing can be done at any time of the day.
Child dose
The safety and efficacy have not been established for children under 18 years of age.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
위더스제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of hypertension and hypercholesterolemia (including reduction of cardiovascular disease risk)

  • Essential hypertension
  • primary hypercholesterolemia
  • heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
  • mixed dyslipidemia
  • homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
  • hypercholesterolemia
  • primary dysbetalipoproteinemia
  • increased high-sensitivity C-reactive protein
  • hypertension
  • low HDL cholesterol levels
  • smoking
  • family history of early coronary heart disease
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This medication is used for patients requiring simultaneous administration of olmesartan medoxomil and rosuvastatin. Olmesartan medoxomil helps treat essential hypertension. Rosuvastatin improves hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia that are not controlled by diet and exercise, and it is also used as an adjunctive therapy for homozymous familial hypercholesterolemia. Additionally, it helps lower cholesterol levels in patients with hypercholesterolemia, delays the progression of atherosclerosis, and serves as an adjunctive therapy for diet in cases of abnormal beta-lipoproteinemia. For high-risk patients with cardiovascular disease, it aids in reducing the risks of stroke, myocardial infarction, and vascular reconstruction. Thus, this medication is effectively used for the treatment of hypertension and various lipid abnormalities as well as for reducing cardiovascular risks.

How to take

Adult dose

Olmesartan Medoxomil The recommended initial dose for adults is 10 mg taken once daily, regardless of meals. If blood pressure is not controlled, the dosage may be increased to 20 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 40 mg. Rosuvastatin The initial dose is 5 mg once daily, and if necessary, the dose may be adjusted to 10 mg for maintenance. The maximum dose is 20 mg once daily. Regardless of meals, dosing can be done at any time of the day.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy have not been established for children under 18 years of age.

Precautions

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn, especially if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it must be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. It should not be taken by individuals allergic to this medication or its components, pregnant women, women of childbearing potential, nursing mothers, or patients with severely impaired kidney or liver function. Patients with very low blood pressure or decreased blood volume, severe heart failure, and those with impaired kidney function should use this medication with special caution and may require close monitoring when treatment begins. This medication may cause myalgia, myopathy, and rarely serious muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis), so any unusual muscle symptoms should be reported to medical staff immediately. Liver function abnormalities may occur, so it is important to undergo regular liver function tests before and during treatment. Since this medication lowers blood pressure, dizziness or drowsiness may occur, caution should be exercised when driving or operating dangerous machinery. Drug interactions may occur when taken with other medications, so it is important to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications you are taking. This medication contains lactose, so individuals with lactose intolerance should avoid it. Pregnant or nursing women should avoid taking this medication, and women of childbearing potential should employ appropriate contraceptive methods. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function may require dosage adjustments, so they should follow their healthcare provider's instructions. Overdosage may cause symptoms such as low blood pressure and palpitations, so you should seek medical attention immediately if these symptoms occur. To ensure child safety, this medication should be stored out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

  • Headache
  • dizziness
  • sensory impairment
  • drowsiness
  • gastroesophageal reflux
  • constipation
  • dental caries
  • dyspepsia
  • stomach ulcer
  • gastritis
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  • gastroenteritis
  • musculoskeletal stiffness
  • atrial fibrillation
  • hypoglycemia
  • chest pain
  • palpitations
  • low back pain
  • hematuria
  • hyperglycemia
  • hypertriglyceridemia
  • flu-like symptoms
  • pharyngitis
  • rhinitis
  • sinusitis
  • cough
  • weakness
  • vomiting
  • hair loss
  • itching
  • rash
  • thrombocytopenia
  • diarrhea
  • sexual dysfunction
  • gynecomastia
  • depression

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering and should be kept at a temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This will help maintain the medication's effectiveness over time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White or light-yellow round film-coated tablets

Package unit

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

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