Olmesartan Medoxomil
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Olmesartan Medoxomil
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Olmesartan medoxomil is an antihypertensive agent, belongs to angiotensin II receptor antagonists. The actions, uses and adverse effects are similar to those of losartan. Olmesartan medoxomil is used either alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents for the management of hypertension and other cardiovascular disorders.
Indications
Olmesartan Medoxomil is primarily indicated in conditions like Hypertension, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Diabetic nephropathy, Heart failure.
Contraindication
Olmesartan Medoxomil is contraindicated in conditions like Hepatic impairment,Breast feeding,Dry or painful cough,Pain and inflammation (rheumatic disease).
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Olmesartan Medoxomil are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Diarrhea, Pharyngitis, Hematuria, Hypotension, Rhinitis, Bronchitis, Angioedema, Sinusitis, Hyperglycemia, Back pain, dizziness, Pruritis, Hypotension.
Warnings
Use with caution in renal artery stenosis, aortic or mitral valve stenosis and in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.Monitor plasma-potassium concentration, particularly in elderly and in patients with renal impairment; lower initial doses may be appropriate in these patients.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, Geriatrics, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Dosage
Olmesartan Medoxomil Dosage for Adults
| Dose | 20 mg |
| Single Dose | 20 (20) |
| Frequency | 24 hourly |
| Route | PO |
| Note: For patients requiring further reduction in blood pressure after 2 weeks of therapy, the dose of Olmesartan Medoxomil may be increased to 40 mg. Doses above 40 mg do not appear to have greater effect. |
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