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Brand Name :
Benicar
Synonyms :
Class :
Antihypertensives; Angiotensin Receptor Blockers
Dosage forms & Strengths:
Adult:
Tablet:
5 mg
20 mg
40 mg
Not recommended for children below 6 years
For children above 6 years:
10-20 mg each day orally each day
5-10 mg each day initially; increase up to 40 mg/day after 2 weeks if required
angiotensin II Receptor Blockers may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
angiotensin II Receptor Blockers may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
angiotensin II Receptor Blockers may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
angiotensin II Receptor Blockers may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
angiotensin II Receptor Blockers may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
may Increase the adverse effect of NSAIDs
may Increase the adverse effect of NSAIDs
may Increase the adverse effect of NSAIDs
may Increase the adverse effect of NSAIDs
may Increase the adverse effect of NSAIDs
It may diminish the serum concentration when combined with colesevelam
may increase the adverse effect of angiotensin II receptor blockers
may increase the adverse effect of angiotensin II receptor blockers
may increase the adverse effect of angiotensin II receptor blockers
may increase the adverse effect of angiotensin II receptor blockers
may increase the adverse effect of angiotensin II receptor blockers
may increase the adverse effect of angiotensin ii receptor blockers
may increase the adverse effect of angiotensin ii receptor blockers
may increase the adverse effect of angiotensin ii receptor blockers
may increase the adverse effect of angiotensin ii receptor blockers
may increase the adverse effect of angiotensin ii receptor blockers
it increases the effect of hyperkalemia of angiotensin II receptor blockers
it enhances the serum potassium levels
may enhance the effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism
may increase the toxic effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
1-10%:
Dizziness
Hyperglycemia
Hypertriglyceridemia
Rhinitis
Sinusitis
Back pain
Bronchitis
Diarrhea
Headache
Fatigue
Inflicted injury
Flulike symptoms
Pharyngitis
Respiratory tract infection
Frequency undefined:
Anaphylactic reaction
Angioedema
Hyperlipidemia
Gastroenteritis
Facial edema
Hyperkalemia
Tachycardia
Rhabdomyolysis
Hypercholesterolemia
Olmesartan is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to the formulation’s active ingredient and other excipients.
Pregnancy consideration:
Not indicated for usage in pregnant women
Breastfeeding warnings:
The drug excretion in breastmilk is unknown
Pregnancy category:
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: olmesartan
Pronounced: olme-sar-tan
Why do we use olmesartan?
Olmesartan treats hypertension.