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Olmesar 20 Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL-20MG

Uses:

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Medicinal Benefits:

Olmesar 20 Tablet contains ‘Olmesartan medoxomil’, which belongs to the class of ‘antihypertensives’. It is primarily used to reduce high blood pressure. It is an angiotensin-II receptor blocker (ARB) that blocks the hormone angiotensin. Angiotensin narrows the blood vessels, increasing the blood pressure; therefore, blocking angiotensin can result in the widening of the narrowed blood vessels. This effect allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels, thus lowering blood pressure.

FAQs

Olmesar 20 Tablet is used to treat Hypertension (high blood pressure), a chronic (long-term) condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently at higher-than-normal levels.

Olmesar 20 Tablet reduces elevated blood pressure. It is an angiotensin-II receptor blocker (ARB). It widens the narrowed blood vessels by blocking angiotensin (a hormone that narrows the blood vessels, increasing the blood pressure), therefore blocking angiotensin can result in widening of the narrowed blood vessels. This effect allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels, thus lowering blood pressure.

You should not discontinue using Olmesar 20 Tablet without consulting your doctor. The doctor may monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before reducing the dose and gradually stopping the medicine.

Please inform your doctor before surgery if you are taking Olmesar 20 Tablet as it needs to be stopped because it might lower the blood pressure further if taken along with general anaesthesia.

Olmesar 20 Tablet is a category C medicine which may cause harmful effects on the fetus. So, it is not recommended to use in pregnant women.

If it is less than 2 hours since the missed dose, take the medicine. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, do not double the dose. Take the next dose as usual at a fixed time.

Olmesar 20 Tablet can be safely taken as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. High blood pressure is a life-long condition, and you should not abruptly stop taking the medicine. Discontinuing Olmesar 20 Tablet may lead to increased blood pressure with a high risk of heart attack and stroke in the future.

Eat a well-balanced diet and get regular exercise. Cut down on salt and unhealthy foods. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Manage stress by doing meditation.

Olmesar 20 Tablet contains Olmesartan medoxomil, an angiotensin II receptor antagonist which belongs to the class of antihypertensives medicines.

Olmesar 20 Tablet can be taken with or without food.

No, Olmesar 20 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) that helps treat high blood pressure.

The common side effects of Olmesar 20 Tablet are dizziness, headache, nausea, indigestion, diarrhoea, stomach pain, and sore throat. If the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Olmesar 20 Tablet may cause dizziness as a side effect. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

It usually takes about a week for Olmesar 20 Tablet to start lowering high blood pressure. It may take 2-8 weeks to notice full benefits of Olmesar 20 Tablet .

No, Olmesar 20 Tablet does not have a diuretic. It contains Olmesartan medoxomil, an angiotensin II receptor antagonist.

Take Olmesar 20 Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. It is usually taken in the morning.

Olmesar 20 Tablet should be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will determine the duration of the treatment based on your condition.

Yes, it is safe to take Olmesar 20 Tablet for the long term if prescribed by the doctor.

No, Olmesar 20 Tablet does not cause weight gain. Maintain proper weight by eating healthy food and exercising regularly.

Olmesar 20 Tablet should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers. Please consult the doctor before starting Olmesar 20 Tablet if you are breastfeeding.

Olmesar 20 Tablet should be used with other blood pressure medicines only if prescribed by the doctor. Taking Olmesar 20 Tablet with aliskiren or ACE inhibitors, such as enalapril, captopril, lisinopril or ramipril may cause interactions. Therefore, consult the doctor if you are taking these medicines.

Stopping Olmesar 20 Tablet may lead to increased blood pressure with a risk of heart attack and stroke in the future. Therefore, do not discontinue Olmesar 20 Tablet without consulting your doctor.

Seek immediate medical attention if you suspect an overdose of Olmesar 20 Tablet . Symptoms of overdose are dizziness, fainting and fast heartbeat.