Olmesartan

Uses	High blood pressure
Therapy	Anti-Hypertensive
Side Effects	Headache, dizziness, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhoea

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Olmesartan is an antihypertensive. It is used to treat high blood pressure. This medicine works by blocking a substance in the body that causes blood vessels to tighten, thereby relaxing them and allowing blood to flow more easily. It should be taken as directed by your doctor, in the prescribed dose and duration. It may be taken with or without food. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor. Avoid taking Olmesartan if you are allergic to it, are pregnant, or have diabetes or kidney disease and are taking a medicine containing aliskiren. Before starting this medicine, it is essential to inform your doctor about your medical history and any other medicines you are currently taking.

Uses

Olmesartan is used in the treatment of high blood pressure.

Contraindications

When should one not use Olmesartan

If you are allergic to Olmesartan medoxomil or any other ingredients of this medicine
If you are pregnant
If you are suffering from jaundice
If you have problems with your gallbladder
If you have diabetes or kidney disease and are using any medicine containing aliskiren

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Stomach pain
Diarrhoea

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Olmesartan may cause harmful effects in the unborn baby and it should be avoided. Consult your doctor before using any medicine during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Olmesartan is not recommended during breastfeeding, as it is unknown if it passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before using any medicine while breastfeeding.

Driving

Olmesartan may make you dizzy. You need to be cautious while driving or operating machines.

Alcohol

It is unsafe for you to consume alcohol while on treatment with Olmesartan.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You suffer from any heart diseases
You have problems with your kidney or liver
You have diarrhoea, vomiting
You are on treatment with high doses of water tablets (furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide)
You are on a low-salt diet
Your doctor has told you that you have high blood potassium levels
You have problems with your adrenal glands
You are taking other medicines to treat high blood pressure like Ramipril, Lisinopril, Aliskiren, etc
Olmesartan is not recommended for children below the age of 6 years

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

This medicine works by blocking a substance in the body that causes the blood vessels to tighten, thus relaxing blood vessels and allowing the blood to flow easily.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Before starting Olmesartan, inform your doctor about all the medicines you take, including herbal, vitamins & mineral supplements.
This medicine, when taken with other antihypertensive medications like benazepril, captopril, lisinopril, may alter its effects.
Concomitant use along with medicine used in heart diseases and high blood pressure like perindopril, candesartan, aliskiren may increase the risk of side effects with Olmesartan.
Concomitant use of this medicine along with potassium supplements, medications like amiloride, spironolactone is not recommended, as it may lead to increased potassium levels in the blood.
Medicines like aspirin, ibuprofen, etc may lead to kidney failure when taken together with this medicine.
Lithium should not be taken simultaneously with this medicine.
This medicine should be taken at least 4 hours before Colesevelam (used to reduce cholesterol and fatty substances in the blood).

Interactions with food items

Olmesartan can be taken either before or after your meals.

Dosage

Overdose

Overdose of this medicine may lead to low blood pressure (symptoms include dizziness, nausea, unconsciousness, blurred vision, etc). Seek urgent medical help if you experience any such symptom or feel that you have taken too much of Olmesartan.

Missed a Dose

If you miss a dose, then take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You should plan your diet, consume a balanced diet which has proteins, whole grain fibrous fruits and vegetables Limit carbohydrate, salt and sugar intake Exercise regularly and reduce weight Avoid smoking or drinking Consult your doctor before starting any diet or food habits

Olmesartan should be taken as directed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food.

No, it is not a blood thinner. Olmesartan works by blocking a substance in the body that causes the blood vessels to tighten, thus relaxing blood vessels and allowing the blood to flow easily.

Headache, dizziness, nausea, stomach pain and diarrhoea are a few side effects of Olmesartan. However, these symptoms are usually mild and resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if they persist or worsen.

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