OLMEZEST 10 MG 10 tablets

Olmezest 10 mg

Olmezest 10 mg is part of a class of drugs known as ‘anti-hypertensives,’ which are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure is a long-term (chronic) condition in which blood pressure is consistently greater than usual. This illness, if left untreated, can raise the risk of heart-related ailments such as heart attack, heart failure, stroke, irregular heartbeat, and other consequences.

Olmezest 10 mg comprises the prodrug ‘Olmesartan medoxomil,’ which is hydrolyzed to olmesartan during gastrointestinal absorption. It is an angiotensin-II receptor blocker (ARB). Because angiotensin narrows blood vessels and raises blood pressure, inhibiting angiotensin can open restricted blood vessels. The blood in the blood arteries can flow more freely as a result of this effect.

Olmezest 10 mg is a pill that can be taken orally. The doctor determines the medicine’s dosage and duration. With a glass of water, swallow the tablet whole. It should not be crushed, chewed, or broken. Dizziness, headache, nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, stomach ache, tiredness, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, bronchitis, flu-like symptoms, cough, pain, especially in the back, bones, or joints, urinary tract infection, blood in the urine, and swelling of the ankles, feet, legs, hands, or arms are all common side effects of Olmezest 10 mg If you develop severe diarrhea, significant weight loss, or any other side effects, contact your doctor right once.

If you are allergic to ‘olmesartan medoximil’ or any of the other ingredients in Olmezest 10 mg  do not take it. Pregnant women, patients with jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) or gallbladder blockage, patients with diabetes or kidney failure, and those using aliskiren-containing blood pressure medications should not take Olmezest 10 mg    If you’re taking potassium supplements or any other prescription or non-prescription medications, tell your doctor.

Olmezest 10 mg  is used for Hypertension Uses (high blood pressure).

Medicinal Advantages

Olmezest 10 mg contains the ‘antihypertensive’ ‘Olmesartan medoximil.’ Its primary purpose is to lower blood pressure. It’s an angiotensin-II receptor blocker (ARB) that prevents the hormone angiotensin from acting on the body. Because angiotensin narrows blood vessels and raises blood pressure, inhibiting angiotensin can cause the restricted blood vessels to expand. As a result of this impact, blood flows more smoothly through the blood vessels, decreasing blood pressure.

Use Instructions

The only way to get Olmezest 10 mg is to take it as a tablet. The doctor determines the dosage and duration of the medication. With a glass of water, swallow the tablet whole. It should not be crushed, chewed, or broken. For best effects, take the drug at the same time every day.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight.

Olmezest 10 mg Side Effects

Dizziness, headache, nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, stomach ache, tiredness, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, bronchitis, flu-like symptoms, cough, pain in the back, bones, or joints, urinary tract infection, blood in the urine, and swelling of the ankles, feet, legs, hands, or arms are all possible side effects of Olmezest 10 mg .   Olmezest 10 mg may also raise blood fat levels (hypertriglyceridemia), uric acid levels (hyperuricemia), and urea, as well as liver and muscle function tests. When blood tests are performed, these effects can be noticed. If these side effects persist or worsen, talk to your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings in Depth

If you are allergic to ‘olmesartan medoximil’ or any of the other ingredients in Olmezest 10 mg do not take it. If you have kidney difficulties, liver disease, heart problems, diabetes, or kidney problems, and you’re taking aliskiren-containing blood pressure medication, tell your doctor. Also, let your doctor know if you’re taking any prescription or over-the-counter medications, as well as nutritional supplements. If you get severe, chronic diarrhea or significant weight loss during therapy, visit a doctor. It is not recommended for usage in children under the age of two, pregnant women, or breastfeeding moms.

Interactions Between Drugs

Olmesartan may interact with other antihypertensives (enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril, and aliskiren), potassium supplements, blood thinners (heparin), lithium, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (ibuprofen, aceclofenac, and diclofenac), a lipid-lowering drug (colesevelam), and certain antacids (cimetidine, ranitidine).

Drug-food interactions: Olmesartan may interact with foods and beverages that are high in potassium. Also, when using Olmezest 10 mg , alcohol should be avoided.

Drug-disease interactions: Olmesartan should be used with caution in patients who have kidney disease, liver illness, heart failure or issues with the heart valves or heart muscle, diabetes, hyperkalemia (excess potassium in the blood), or problems with the adrenal glands.

Safety Suggestions

ALCOHOL

Olmezest 10 mg should not be combined with alcohol. It has the potential to make the situation worse.

PREGNANCY

Olmesartan is a category C drug that can harm a developing fetus. As a result, it is not advised to be used by pregnant women.

BREAST FEEDING

In breastfeeding moms, olmesartan should be used with caution. Before using, talk to your doctor.

DRIVING

Olmesartan can make you dizzy and impair your driving ability.

LIVER

In people with liver illness, olmesartan should be used with caution.

KIDNEY

In people with kidney illness, olmesartan should be used with extreme caution. Adjustments to the dose are required.

No habit formation

Advice on Diet and Lifestyle

With a BMI of 19.5-24.9, you can keep your weight under control.

Do at least 150 minutes of regular physical activity or exercise every week, or around 30 minutes most days of the week. This can help you lower your high blood pressure by roughly 5 millimeters of mercury.

For most adults, limiting sodium chloride (table salt) intake to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg per day is optimum.

Consume alcohol in moderation. It is recommended that women eat one dish and males eat two.

Quitting smoking is the most effective way to reduce your risk of heart disease.

Chronic stress can raise your blood pressure, so avoid it. To cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques, try to appreciate and spend time with your loved ones.

Monitor your blood pressure on a daily basis, and if it fluctuates too much, contact your doctor right away.

Include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid-rich foods and beverages in your daily diet. To lower your blood pressure, you can also use low-fat cooking oils like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.

Recommendations

While taking Olmesar 20, your doctor may examine your kidney function, blood pressure, and electrolyte levels in your blood at regular intervals.

Olmesartan has the potential to raise your potassium levels. Consult your doctor before taking potassium supplements or salt replacements that include potassium.

Additional Information : This item is non-refundable.

Glossary of Diseases and Conditions

Hypertension is a long-term (chronic) condition in which blood pressure remains consistently higher than usual. It happens when the blood’s push against the blood vessel wall is too great. This disorder can lead to angina (chest pain) and a heart attack (when blood supply to the heart is blocked). High blood pressure harms the brain, kidneys, and eyes, among other organs. Obesity, smoking, diabetes, alcohol consumption, lack of physical activity, stress, and kidney disease all raise the risk of high blood pressure issues.

FAQs

Olmesartan is a blood pressure medication that lowers high blood pressure. It is an angiotensin-II receptor blocker (ARB) that widens narrowed blood vessels by blocking angiotensin (a hormone that narrows blood vessels and raises blood pressure). By blocking angiotensin, narrowed blood vessels can be widened. As a result of this impact, blood flows more smoothly through the blood vessels, decreasing blood pressure.

As long as your doctor has recommended it, you can safely take olmesartan. You should not stop taking your blood pressure medication suddenly because it is a life-long problem. Stopping Olmesartan could result in high blood pressure and an increased risk of heart attack and stroke in the future.

You should not stop taking Olmesartan without first talking to your doctor. Before gradually reducing the dose and quitting the prescription, the doctor may monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks.

If you’re taking Olmesartan, tell your doctor before surgery since it needs to be stopped because it can reduce blood pressure even more when combined with general anesthesia.

Olmesartan is a category C medication that can harm a developing fetus. As a result, it is not advised to be used by pregnant women.

Take the drug if it has been less than 2 hours since the last dosage. If it’s almost time for the next dose, though, don’t double it. Take the next dose at the scheduled time.