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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Olmesar 20 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It contains Olmesartan medoxomil, which widens the narrowed blood vessels. Thus, it allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels. It may cause common side effects such as dizziness, headache, nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, stomach pain, and sore throat. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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About Olmesar 20 Tablet

Olmesar 20 Tablet 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 contains ‘Olmesartan medoxomil’, which is a prodrug 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 as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Olmesar 20 Tablet based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Olmesar 20 Tablet are dizziness, headache, nausea, indigestion, diarrhoea, stomach pain, and sore throat. Most of these side effects of Olmesar 20 Tablet 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 if you are allergic to ‘olmesartan medoxomil’ or any ingredients present in it. Olmesar 20 Tablet 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.

Uses of Olmesar 20 Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Directions for Use

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

Medicinal Benefits

Olmesar 20 Tablet contains ‘Olmesartan medoxomil’, 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, thus lowering blood pressure.

How Olmesar 20 Tablet Works

Olmesar 20 Tablet contains ‘Olmesartan medoxomil’, which is a prodrug 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Olmesar 20 Tablet

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

What if I have taken an overdose of Olmesar 20 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Olmesar 20 Tablet as it may cause overdose and make you feel dizzy due to low blood pressure. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Olmesar 20 Tablet if you are allergic to ‘olmesartan medoxomil’ or any other ingredients present in it. Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, liver disease, heart problems, diabetes or kidney problems and take 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 or pregnant women and should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Olmesartan medoxomilAliskiren
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Olmesartan medoxomilEnalapril
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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 medoxomilEnalapril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's:
Using enalapril together with Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's may increase the risk of side effects such as low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and a condition called hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Enalapril with Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's may lead to interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, and feelings of heaviness in the legs. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a 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 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 medoxomilpotassium phosphate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's:
Using potassium phosphate together with olmesartan may significantly increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's and potassium phosphate together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However if you experience symptoms such as 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, consult a doctor. It is crucial that you continue to consume enough fluids while taking these medications. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Olmesartan medoxomilTrimethoprim
Severe
How does the drug interact with Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's:
Taking Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's with trimethoprim may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's with trimethoprim 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 medoxomilPotassium iodide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's:
Coadministration of Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's with potassium iodide 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 together with potassium iodide 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 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 medoxomilFosinopril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's:
Coadministration of Olmesar 20 Tablet 15's with fosinopril 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 fosinopril 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.

Drug-Food Interactions

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OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL-20MGPotassium rich foods
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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.

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 serving 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

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol should not be taken while using Olmesar 20 Tablet . It may worsen the health condition.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Olmesar 20 Tablet is a category C medicine and causes harmful effects to the fetus. So, it is not recommended to use in pregnant women.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Olmesar 20 Tablet should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers. Consult your doctor before use.

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Driving

Caution

Olmesar 20 Tablet may cause dizziness and affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

Olmesar 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases.

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Kidney

Caution

Olmesar 20 Tablet should be used with extreme caution in patients with kidney diseases. Dose adjustments are necessary.

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Children

Caution

Olmesar 20 Tablet is not recommended for use in children under 2 years of age. In children over 2, it should be used with caution and may require dose adjustments.

FAQs

Olmesar 20 Tablet is used to treat Hypertension (high blood pressure), a chronic (long-term) condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently at higher-than-normal levels.
Olmesar 20 Tablet reduces elevated blood pressure. It is an angiotensin-II receptor blocker (ARB). It widens the narrowed blood vessels by blocking angiotensin (a hormone that narrows the blood vessels, increasing the blood pressure), therefore blocking angiotensin can result in widening of the narrowed blood vessels. This effect allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels, thus lowering blood pressure.
You should not discontinue using Olmesar 20 Tablet without consulting your doctor. The doctor may monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before reducing the dose and gradually stopping the medicine.
Please inform your doctor before surgery if you are taking Olmesar 20 Tablet as it needs to be stopped because it might lower the blood pressure further if taken along with general anaesthesia.
Olmesar 20 Tablet is a category C medicine which may cause harmful effects on the fetus. So, it is not recommended to use in pregnant women.
If it is less than 2 hours since the missed dose, take the medicine. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, do not double the dose. Take the next dose as usual at a fixed time.
Olmesar 20 Tablet can be safely taken as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. High blood pressure is a life-long condition, and you should not abruptly stop taking the medicine. Discontinuing Olmesar 20 Tablet may lead to increased blood pressure with a high risk of heart attack and stroke in the future.
Eat a well-balanced diet and get regular exercise. Cut down on salt and unhealthy foods. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Manage stress by doing meditation.
Olmesar 20 Tablet contains Olmesartan medoxomil, an angiotensin II receptor antagonist which belongs to the class of antihypertensives medicines.
Olmesar 20 Tablet can be taken with or without food.
No, Olmesar 20 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) that helps treat high blood pressure.
The common side effects of Olmesar 20 Tablet are dizziness, headache, nausea, indigestion, diarrhoea, stomach pain, and sore throat. If the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Olmesar 20 Tablet may cause dizziness as a side effect. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
It usually takes about a week for Olmesar 20 Tablet to start lowering high blood pressure. It may take 2-8 weeks to notice full benefits of Olmesar 20 Tablet .
No, Olmesar 20 Tablet does not have a diuretic. It contains Olmesartan medoxomil, an angiotensin II receptor antagonist.
Take Olmesar 20 Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. It is usually taken in the morning.
Olmesar 20 Tablet should be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will determine the duration of the treatment based on your condition.
Yes, it is safe to take Olmesar 20 Tablet for the long term if prescribed by the doctor.
No, Olmesar 20 Tablet does not cause weight gain. Maintain proper weight by eating healthy food and exercising regularly.
Olmesar 20 Tablet should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers. Please consult the doctor before starting Olmesar 20 Tablet if you are breastfeeding.
Olmesar 20 Tablet should be used with other blood pressure medicines only if prescribed by the doctor. Taking Olmesar 20 Tablet with aliskiren or ACE inhibitors, such as enalapril, captopril, lisinopril or ramipril may cause interactions. Therefore, consult the doctor if you are taking these medicines.
Stopping Olmesar 20 Tablet may lead to increased blood pressure with a risk of heart attack and stroke in the future. Therefore, do not discontinue Olmesar 20 Tablet without consulting your doctor.
Seek immediate medical attention if you suspect an overdose of Olmesar 20 Tablet . Symptoms of overdose are dizziness, fainting and fast heartbeat.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Atlanta Arcade, Marol Church Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059, INDIA.
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