Olmezest 40mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Olmezest 40 MG Description
Olmezest 40 tablet contains olmesartan, an anti-hypertensive. It is used to treat high blood pressure. It should be taken as directed by your doctor. Take it in the dose and duration as prescribed. It may be taken with or without food. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own. Avoid taking Olmezest 40 if you are allergic to it, are over 3 months pregnant, have any kidney diseases or are diabetic. Before starting this medicine, it is mandatory to inform your doctor about your past medical history and the medicines that you take. Olmesar tablet, Olkem tablet, Olmat tablet, Pinom tablet, Olmin tablet are a few more tablets with olmesartan as their active medicine.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹227.04 |
You Save | ₹30.96 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Olmesartan Medoxomil(40.0 Mg) |
Uses | High blood pressure |
Side effects | Headache, dizziness, nausea, stomach pain |
Therapy | ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE |
- Olmo 40mg Strip Of 10 TabletsBy Knoll Healthcare Pvt Ltd10 Tablet(s) in StripMRP 179.20₹ 125.4442.77% CHEAPER₹ 12.54/Tablet
- Omnipres 40mg Strip Of 10 TabletsBy Leeford Healthcare Ltd10 Tablet(s) in StripMRP 135.00₹ 114.7547.65% CHEAPER₹ 11.48/Tablet
Uses of Olmezest 40 MG
Contraindications of Olmezest 40 MG
- If you are allergic to Olmesartan medoxomil or any other ingredients of Olmezest 40 tablet
- If you are pregnant for over 3-months
- If you are suffering from jaundice
- If you have diabetes
- If you have problems with your gallbladder
- If you have any kidney disease
- If you are using any medicine containing aliskiren
Side effects of Olmezest 40 MG
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhoea
- Indigestion
- Tiredness
- Body pain, chest pain
- Flu-like symptoms
- Cough
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sore throat
- Swelling
- Blood in the urine
Precautions and Warnings of Olmezest 40 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- 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
- Olmezest 40 tablet is not recommended for children below the age of 6 years
Directions for Use of Olmezest 40 MG
Storage and disposal of Olmezest 40 MG
Dosage of Olmezest 40 MG
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 Olmezest 40 tablet....
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Olmezest 40 MG
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Olmezest 40 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Before starting Olmezest 40 tablet, 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 Olmezest 40.
- 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
Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Olmezest used for?
Q: What lifestyle changes should I make to control high blood pressure?
- 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
Q: What does Olmezest 40 tablet contain?
Q: Should Olmezest 40 tablet be taken with or without food?
Q: How does Olmezest 40 work?
Q: Is Olmezest a blood thinner?
Q: What are the side effects of Olmezest 40?
References
- Olmesartan Tablets- Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 26 April 2022]
- Olmesartan Tablets- Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 26 April 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 26 April 2022]
Health Articles
Top-Tests we cover:
Top-Selling Healthcare Products:
Top-Selling Medicines:
Top-Searched Medicines: