INTRODUCTION ABOUT OLMEZEST 20MG TABLET

OLMEZEST 20MG TABLET is used to manage high blood pressure (hypertension). It contains Olmesartan which belongs to the group of medicines called Antihypertensives. It relaxes blood vessels and thus lowers blood pressure by blocking the effects of Angiotensin II (a substance produced in the body which causes the narrowing of blood vessels).

Your doctor may advice you to take regular exercise such as walking or swimming, low salt diet, giving up smoking and alcohol drinking, which helps to reduce blood pressure effectively during management with this medicine. OLMEZEST 20MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney, liver or heart problems. Your doctor may check your kidney function test, blood pressure and the amount of electrolytes (Ex. potassium) in the body prior to the management with OLMEZEST 20MG TABLET or at regular intervals along with the management.

It is not recommended in early pregnancy and must not be taken when more than 3 months pregnant. It is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. This medicine should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above). The most common side effects are dizziness, nausea, headache, diarrhoea and stomach pain. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.

USES OF OLMEZEST 20MG TABLET

• Used to manage high blood pressure

HOW OLMEZEST 20MG TABLET WORKS

OLMEZEST 20MG TABLET relaxes blood vessels and thus lowers blood pressure by blocking the effects of Angiotensin II (a substance produced in the body which causes the narrowing of blood vessels).

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

• Take OLMEZEST 20MG TABLET as advised by your physician
• Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine
• Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you based on your age, body weight and disease condition

SIDE EFFECTS OF OLMEZEST 20MG TABLET

Common Side Effects of OLMEZEST 20MG TABLET:

• dizziness
• nausea, vomiting
• stomach pain, diarrhoea
• gastroenteritis (stomach flu)
• tiredness
• sore throat, cough
• runny or stuffy nose
• feeling of spinning (vertigo)
• muscular pain

Stop taking OLMEZEST 20MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• allergic reactions (signs include swelling of the face, mouth and/or larynx (voice box), itching and rash)
• reduced blood pressure in susceptible individuals or because of allergic reaction which could cause severe light-headedness or fainting (more often in older people)

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug - Drug interactions:

Before taking OLMEZEST 20MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• aliskiren or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (Ex. enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril)
• diuretics (Ex. furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide)
• potassium supplements and potassium-containing salt substitutes that rise the potassium level in the body
• anticoagulant (Ex. heparin)
• non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Ex. aspirin, ibuprofen)  
• anti-maniac agents (Ex. lithium)
• bile acid sequestrants (Ex. colesevelam)
• antacids (Ex. magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of OLMEZEST 20MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdosage symptoms are low blood pressure, fast heart rate, slow heart rate (bradycardia) if vagal nerve stimulation occurs.

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