About Olmetec (olmesartan)
High blood pressure increases the workload of the heart and arteries. If this condition continues for a long period of time, damage to the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys can occur. This may eventually result in stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. High blood pressure also increases the risk of having a heart attack. By reducing high blood pressure, the risk of developing these conditions decreases.

Olmetec belongs to a class of medications known as angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). This medication is used to lower blood pressure by inhibiting the actions of angiotensin II. Angiotensin II is a naturally occurring hormone in the body that functions to constrict blood vessels. This constriction of blood vessels leads to an increase in blood pressure. By blocking angiotensin II receptors with medications such as olmesarten, the action of angiotensin II is inhibited. As a result, blood vessels dilate and blood pressure decreases.


Dosage Form

Film-Coated Tablets: 20 mg (white, round shaped), 40 mg (white, oval shaped).

Proper Use of Olmetec

  • The initial recommended dose is one 20 mg tablet once a day. If your blood pressure is not well controlled, your doctor may increase the dose to 40 mg, and/or decide to add another medicine (e.g. a thiazide diuretic).
  • Take this medication only as directed by your doctor
  • Olmetec may be taken with or without food
Before Taking Olmetec

You should not take Olmetec if you:
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If this is the case, talk to your doctor as soon as possible.
  • are breastfeeding
  • are allergic to olmesartan medoxomil or to any other component of this product
  • Olmetec is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (below the age of 18 years).
Before taking Olmetec

  • You are taking other medicines to control your blood pressure
  • You are taking any medication including non-prescription or herbal products
  • You have recently suffered from excess vomiting or diarrhea
  • You have liver or kidney disease
  • You have any other medical conditions
  • You are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • You are allergic to the ingredients this medication contains

Side effects
  • Although most patients do not experience any side effects while taking Olmetec, some may experience the following:
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Bronchitis
  • Back Pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
Talk to your doctor if you experience any unwanted side effects while taking Niaspan.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: Olmesartan medoxomil

Inactive ingredients: Hydroxypropylcellulose, lactose, low-substituted hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, talc, and titanium dioxide