- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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Last Updated On: Apr 24, 2023
Olmecip 40mg
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Product Overview
Composition: Olmesartan Medoxomil (40mg)
OLMECIP 40MG TABLET contains Olmesartan which belongs to the group of medicines called Angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults, children and adolescents (from aged 6 years to less than 18 years). Olmecip 40 Tablet may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food during the day or at night. However, try to take it at about the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled.
OLMECIP 40MG 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 your body prior to the treatment with OLMECIP 40MG TABLET or at regular intervals along with the treatment.
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 treatment with this medicine.
Uses
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Heart failure
Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Side Effect
Common side effects:
Cough
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Flu-like symptoms
Headache
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Runny nose
- Sore throat
- Stomach pain
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Olmecip 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How It works
Olmecip 40 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes the blood vessel by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.
What if you forget to take?
If you miss a dose of Olmecip 40 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Safety Advice for Olmecip 40mg
Alcohol
Olmecip 40 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
Olmecip 40 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding
Olmecip 40 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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