OLMETEC TABS 40mg 28 TAB

OLMETEC 40 mg Tablets (28 tablets) Active Ingredient: Olmesartan Medoxomil 40 mg Therapeutic Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) Dosage Form: Oral tabletIndications:OLMETEC is indicated for the treatment of: Essential hypertension in adults It may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other antihypertensive agents such as diuretics or calcium channel blockers Helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular events by lowering blood pressure Mechanism of Action:Olmesartan is a selective angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) receptor antagonist. It blocks the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II, leading to vasodilation and a reduction in blood pressure.Dosage and Administration: Usual adult dose: 20 mg once daily If further blood pressure reduction is needed, the dose may be increased to 40 mg once daily May be taken with or without food Dosage adjustments may be needed in patients with renal or hepatic impairment Warnings and Precautions: Contraindicated in pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters Not recommended in patients with severe renal or hepatic impairment Monitor blood pressure, renal function, and electrolyte levels regularly Caution in patients with volume depletion, renal artery stenosis, or heart failure Side Effects:Common: dizziness, fatigue, headache, back pain Less common but serious: hypotension, hyperkalemia, renal impairment, angioedemaStorage: Store at room temperature (below 30°C). Keep in a dry place, away from moisture and direct light. Keep out of reach of children.