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Olrom 20mg Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL-20MG

Uses:

Olrom 20mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure). The detailed uses of Olrom 20mg Tablet are as follows:<br/>• Treatment of Hypertension: Olrom 20mg Tablet helps in managing hypertension by blocking the action of angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor, which relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.<br/>• Reducing Cardiovascular Risk: By controlling blood pressure, Olrom 20mg Tablet reduces the risk of complications such as heart disease, stroke, heart failure, and kidney damage.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Olrom 20mg 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

Olrom 20mg 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.

Olrom 20mg 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 Olrom 20mg 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 Olrom 20mg Tablet as it needs to be stopped because it might lower the blood pressure further if taken along with general anaesthesia.

Olrom 20mg 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.

Olrom 20mg 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 Olrom 20mg 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.

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

Olrom 20mg Tablet can be taken with or without food.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olrom 20mg 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 Olrom 20mg Tablet for the long term if prescribed by the doctor.

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

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

Olrom 20mg Tablet should be used with other blood pressure medicines only if prescribed by the doctor. Taking Olrom 20mg 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 Olrom 20mg Tablet may lead to increased blood pressure with a risk of heart attack and stroke in the future. Therefore, do not discontinue Olrom 20mg Tablet without consulting your doctor.

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