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About Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's

Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's belongs to a group of medications called 'anti-hypertensives' primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure is a chronic (long-term) condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently at higher than normal levels. If left untreated, this condition can increase the risk of heart-related diseases like heart attack, heart failure, stroke, irregular heartbeat, and other complications.

Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's contains ‘Olmesartan medoxomil’ which is a prodrug and is hydrolyzed to olmesartan during absorption from the gastrointestinal tract. It is an angiotensin-II receptor blocker (ARB) that 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.

Take Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's based on your medical condition. The common side-effects of Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's are dizziness, headache, nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, stomach pain, and sore throat. Most of these side effects of Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

Do not take Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's if you are allergic to ‘olmesartan medoximil’ or any ingredients present in it. Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's should not be used in pregnant women, patients suffering from jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) or gallbladder blockage, patients having diabetes or kidney failure, and using blood pressure-lowering medicine containing aliskiren. Inform your doctor if you are taking potassium supplements or any other prescription or non-prescription drugs.

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Uses of Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Medicinal Benefits

Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's contains ‘Olmesartan medoximil’ 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 and thus lowering blood pressure.

Side Effects of Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Indigestion
  • Diarrhea
  • stomach pain
  • Sore throat

Directions for Use

Take Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's if you are allergic to ‘olmesartan medoximil’ or any other ingredients present in it. Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, liver disease, heart problems, diabetes or kidney problems and taking blood pressure-lowering medication containing aliskiren. Also, inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs and nutritional supplements. During treatment, seek medical attention if you experience severe, persistent diarrhoea and substantial weight loss. It is not used in children below 2 years of age, pregnant women and should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers.

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Olmesartan medoxomilAliskiren
Critical
Olmesartan medoxomilAmiloride
Severe

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Olmesartan medoxomilAliskiren
Critical
How does the drug interact with Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's:
Using aliskiren together with olmesartan may increase the risk of serious side effects (kidney problems, low blood pressure, and high potassium levels in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's with Aliskiren is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, they can be taken if advised by a doctor. You should seek medical attention if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat.It is crucial that you continue to consume enough fluids while taking these medications. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Olmesartan medoxomilAmiloride
Severe
How does the drug interact with Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's:
Taking Amiloride with Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's can elevate potassium levels in the blood. (High potassium levels can cause hyperkalemia, which can lead to kidney failure, muscular paralysis, abnormal heart rhythm, and cardiac arrest in extreme cases).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking amiloride with Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is important to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these medications. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Olmesartan medoxomilPotassium citrate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's:
Coadministration of Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's may increase potassium levels in the blood, which can lead to kidney failure, muscular paralysis, and abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's together with potassium citrate may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is essential to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these medications. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Olmesartan medoxomilCaptopril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's:
When Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's is taken with captopril, it may cause low blood pressure, kidney problems, and may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's with captopril may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Olmesartan medoxomilLithium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's:
Taking lithium with Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's may significantly increase the blood levels of lithium .

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's alongside lithium can lead to interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you develop sleepiness, dizziness, confusion, loose stools, vomiting, muscular weakness, muscle incoordination, a shaking sensation, blurred vision, ringing in the ears, excessive thirst, and/or increased urination, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Olmesartan medoxomilTriamterene
Severe
How does the drug interact with Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's:
Taking Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's with triamterene may increase potassium levels in the blood. (High potassium levels can cause hyperkalemia, which can lead to kidney failure, muscular paralysis, abnormal heart rhythm, and cardiac arrest in extreme cases).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's with triamterene may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Olmesartan medoxomilPerindopril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's:
Coadministration of Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's with perindopril may cause low blood pressure, kidney problems, and may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's together with perindopril may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Olmesartan medoxomilEnalapril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's:
Coadministration of Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's with enalapril can elevate the risk of adverse effects such as low blood pressure, kidney impairment, and hyperkalemia (high blood potassium). Hyperkalemia can cause kidney failure, strong paralysis, abnormal heart rhythm, and cardiac arrest in extreme instances. If you are elderly, dehydrated, or have renal disease, diabetes, or severe heart failure, you are more prone to develop hyperkalemia while taking these medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's together with enalapril may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, contact your doctor immediately if you experience signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia, such as nausea, vomiting, confusion, numbness, tingling in hands and feet, and irregular heartbeat. It is advised to limit the intake of potassium-rich foods like tomatoes, bananas, mangoes, beans, and potassium-containing supplements. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting your doctor.
Olmesartan medoxomilLisinopril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's:
Coadministration of Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's with lisinopril may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's together with lisinopril may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Olmesartan medoxomilBenazepril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's:
Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's when combined with benazepril may cause low blood pressure, kidney problems, and may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's with benazepril may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL-20MGPotassium rich foods
Moderate

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OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL-20MGPotassium rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Lentils, Orange Juice, Oranges, Raisins, Potatoes, Salmon Dried, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Coconut Water, Beans, Beetroot, Broccoli, Bananas, Apricots, Avocado, Yogurt

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's along with potassium-containing salt alternatives and over-the-counter potassium supplements might result in elevated potassium levels in your blood. High potassium levels might result in fatigue, irregular heartbeat, disorientation, tingling in the limbs, or feelings of heaviness in the legs. Avoid potassium-rich foods like tomatoes, raisins, figs, potatoes, lima beans, bananas, plantains, papayas, pears, cantaloupes, mangoes, and potassium-containing salt substitutes. However, if you experience symptoms such as fatigue, irregular heartbeat, disorientation, tingling in the limbs, or feelings of heaviness in the legs consult a doctor.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • HEPARIN
  • LITHIUM
  • IBUPROFEN
  • ACECLOFENAC
  • DICLOFENAC
  • ALISKIREN
  • COLESEVELAM
  • ENALAPRIL
  • LISINOPRIL
  • RAMIPRIL
  • CIMETIDINE
  • RANITIDINE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with a body mass index (BMI) of 19.5-24.9.
  • Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help you to lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.
  • Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.
  • Limit alcohol intake. One serving for women and two servings for men is advisable.
  • Quit smoking as it is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
  • Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spent time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
  • Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation, then immediately contact your doctor.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure and electrolyte levels in your blood at regular intervals while using Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's.
  • Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's may increase your potassium levels. Before using potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium, consult your doctor.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hypertension: It is a chronic (long-term) condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently at higher than normal levels. It occurs when the blood’s force against the wall of blood vessels is too high. This condition can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when blood supply to the heart is blocked). Additionally, high blood pressure also causes damage to the brain, kidneys, and eyes. The risk of high blood pressure complications increases with the following: obesity, smoking, diabetes, alcohol intake, lack of physical inactivity, stress and kidney diseases.

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