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Olmesar is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High BP. Secondary and off-label uses of Olmesar have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Olmesar depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Olmesar are Upper respiratory tract infection. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Olmesar can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Olmesar normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Olmesar's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Olmesar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Olmesar related warnings section.
Olmesar can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Olmesar in conditions like Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension). The section on Olmesar contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Olmesar may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Olmesar, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Olmesar is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Olmesar safe for pregnant women?
Olmesar shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Olmesar safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Olmesar on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Olmesar on the Kidneys?
Olmesar rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olmesar on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Olmesar on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Olmesar on the Heart?
Olmesar may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Olmesar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Olmesar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olmesar habit forming or addictive?
Olmesar is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Olmesar, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Olmesar can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Olmesar should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Olmesar in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Olmesar
Taking Olmesar with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olmesar
Consumption of alcohol and Olmesar together may have severe effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 507
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 169-173