New Masartan Tablets 10mg (Olmesartan Medoxomil)

Adult dose

For adults, the recommended initial dose is 10mg once daily, taken regardless of meals. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled at this dosage, it may be increased to 20mg once daily, with a maximum of 40mg per day. The blood pressure-lowering effect appears within two weeks after starting treatment, with maximum efficacy observed after approximately 8 weeks. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled with monotherapy, it may be co-administered with thiazide diuretics.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in children have not been established, and thus dosing is not specified.

This medication can cause serious harm or death to the fetus and newborn when taken during the second or third trimesters of pregnancy, so treatment should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with allergies to any components of this medication, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients undergoing kidney dialysis, patients with severe liver impairment, or patients with biliary obstruction should not take this drug. Since this medication contains lactose, patients with genetic disorders such as galactose intolerance or lactase deficiency should not take it. Patients with low blood volume or reduced salt levels may experience low blood pressure when starting this medication, so appropriate measures should be taken before taking it, and their condition should be closely monitored. This medication may affect kidney function, so patients with impaired kidney function should frequently check their kidney status through blood tests and should avoid using it in cases of severe kidney impairment. There is a risk of hyperkalemia, so patients with heart or kidney disease should periodically test their serum potassium levels. Patients with aortic or mitral stenosis and obstructive cardiomyopathy should take special precautions while using this medication, as blood pressure reduction may cause dizziness, so they should avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery. Common mild side effects include dizziness, headaches, dyspepsia, muscle pain, and rashes, while rare serious side effects such as angioedema or abnormal liver function have also been reported. If symptoms of gastrointestinal disease accompanied by chronic diarrhea and weight loss appear, discontinue use of this medication and consult a physician. Co-administration with potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, lithium, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics may increase the risk of side effects due to interactions, so consult medical professionals when combining. Pregnant women should avoid this medication due to the risk of fetal harm, and breastfeeding women should carefully consider whether to take it due to the potential for adverse reactions in infants. Safety in children has not been established; hence, it is not recommended for use in children. Elderly patients should exercise caution when taking this medication, as its concentration in the body may increase.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic reaction, intestinal vascular edema, rhabdomyolysis, hyperkalemia, acute renal failure, increased serum creatinine, urticaria, autoimmune hepatitis, abnormal liver function (increased transaminases or total bilirubin levels), urticaria, severe swelling (edema), facial edema.

Mild side effects

Dizziness, headache, palpitations, hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, hyperuricemia, joint pain, arthritis, muscle pain, rash, nausea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, gastroenteritis, diarrhea, hematuria, hyperglycemia, influenza-like symptoms, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, cough, elevated blood pressure, low back pain, chest pain, peripheral edema, itching, epistaxis, upper respiratory infection, asthma, hair loss, chronic malabsorption syndrome-like intestinal disease.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is recommended to maintain the storage temperature between 1 to 25 degrees Celsius. This helps to preserve the effectiveness and safety of the medication.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle