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Composition :

OLMESARTAN-20MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Walton Health Care Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

103/2 1st FLOOR, BLOCK NO.5, GUKULAM NAGAR NEAR B.G.NAGAR, JAGIR AMMAPALAYAM PO SALEM Salem TN 636302 IN.
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FAQs

Olmewal-20 Tablet is a type of blood pressure-lowering medicine called an angiotensin receptor blocker. Olmewal-20 Tablet relaxes and widens your blood vessels. This lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.

No, Olmewal-20 Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy especially in the second and third trimesters as it may harm the developing baby. Therefore, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Olmewal-20 Tablet .

No, you are advised to inform your doctor and monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before stopping the Olmewal-20 Tablet . Depending upon your current blood pressure readings, there is a possibility your doctor may lower your medicine dosage and not recommend to discontinue it.

Olmewal-20 Tablet may interact with potassium supplements resulting in hyperkalemia (high level of potassium in the blood). It may cause severe adverse effects such as irregular heartbeat, muscle paralysis, and kidney failure.

Olmewal-20 Tablet causes dizziness and sleepiness. So, drive only if you are alert and omit driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or sleepy.

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

No, you are not recommended to take aspirin with Olmewal-20 Tablet as coadministration of these two medicines may reduce the effect of Olmewal-20 Tablet and increases the risk of impaired kidney function. If you are supposed to use these medicines together, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted to use safely.

Your doctor may probably tell you to stop taking Olmewal-20 Tablet as it lowers blood pressure (hypotension) when combined with general anaesthesia before surgery. So, please inform your doctor before surgery if you are taking Olmewal-20 Tablet .

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Olmewal-20 Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure and cause adverse effects such as dizziness, fainting, light-headedness, or headache.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Olmewal-20 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy since it affects the fetus. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Olmewal-20 Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

The safe use of Olmewal-20 Tablet in breastfeeding mothers has not yet been established. So, it should be used in breastfeeding women only when prescribed by a doctor.

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Driving

Caution

Olmewal-20 Tablet may cause dizziness or tiredness in some people. So, make sure you are not affected before driving or operating machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Olmewal-20 Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Olmewal-20 Tablet is not recommended for patients with severe liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Olmewal-20 Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Olmewal-20 Tablet is not recommended for patients with severe kidney disease.

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Children

Caution

Olmewal-20 Tablet is not recommended for children below 6 years as the safety and effectiveness in children not established.

About Olmewal-20 Tablet

Olmewal-20 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin II receptor antagonists that are used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). Additionally, Olmewal-20 Tablet is used to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke and kidney problems.  Hypertension is a medical condition, in which the blood exerts high blood pressure against the walls of the blood vessels. Due to this, the heart has to work harder to pump the supply of blood in the whole body. On the other hand, heart attack or stroke occurs due to blocked blood flow to the heart or brain, respectively.

Olmewal-20 Tablet  contains Olmesartan, and it is only available on prescription. It is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin, thereby relaxing blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently.

You can take Olmewal-20 Tablet with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets based on your medical conditions. You may experience dizziness, headache, nausea, indigestion, diarrhoea, stomach ache, gastroenteritis, upper respiratory infections in more cases. Most of these side effects of Olmewal-20 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor has told you. Olmewal-20 Tablet is not for pregnant women as its use during your pregnancy can cause injury and even death to your unborn baby. It is not known whether Olmewal-20 Tablet passes into breast milk or not. Please consult your doctor, and your doctor will decide if you will take Olmewal-20 Tablet while using Olmewal-20 Tablet breastfeeding together. Do not consume alcohol with Olmewal-20 Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure.

Uses of Olmewal-20 Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure), Prevention of heart attack and stroke

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Medicinal Benefits

Olmewal-20 Tablet is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist that blocks the action of a hormone called angiotensin I in the body that causes narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure-lowering high blood pressure by widening and relaxing blood vessels. Olmewal-20 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective.

Directions for Use

Take Olmewal-20 Tablet with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water daily at the same time for effective results. Do not chew, crush or break the tablet.

Side Effects of Olmewal-20 Tablet

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Indigestion
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach pain
  • Tiredness
  • Sore throat
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Flu-like symptoms

Drug Warnings

Olmewal-20 Tablet is not recommended for people who have allergic with Olmewal-20 Tablet have impaired kidney function, diabetes, liver problems, pregnant women, or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women.  Olmewal-20 Tablet may increase the risk of low blood pressure when taken with alcohol. Besides this, it is contraindicated in low blood pressure (hypotension), cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping of blood flow to the heart), and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). Avoid intake of potassium supplements with Olmewal-20 Tablet as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to have a regular check of your potassium level. Taking Olmewal-20 Tablet with painkillers can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduces the efficacy of Olmewal-20 Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Olmesartan medoxomilPotassium citrate
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How does the drug interact with Olmewal-20 Tablet:
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 Olmewal-20 Tablet 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 medoxomilPotassium citrate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Olmewal-20 Tablet:
Coadministration of Olmewal-20 Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood, which can lead to kidney failure, muscular paralysis, and abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Olmewal-20 Tablet together with potassium citrate may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your 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 essential to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these medications. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Olmewal-20 Tablet:
Coadministration of Olmewal-20 Tablet with lisinopril may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Olmewal-20 Tablet 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 medoxomilPotassium iodide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Olmewal-20 Tablet:
Coadministration of Olmewal-20 Tablet 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 Olmewal-20 Tablet 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.
How does the drug interact with Olmewal-20 Tablet:
Olmewal-20 Tablet when combined with benazepril may cause low blood pressure, kidney problems, and may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Olmewal-20 Tablet with benazepril 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.
How does the drug interact with Olmewal-20 Tablet:
Taking ramipril together with olmesartan may increase the risk of side effects (blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and a condition called Hyperkalemia - high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Olmewal-20 Tablet with ramipril 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.
How does the drug interact with Olmewal-20 Tablet:
Taking Amiloride with Olmewal-20 Tablet can elevate 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 amiloride with Olmewal-20 Tablet 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.
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How does the drug interact with Olmewal-20 Tablet:
When Olmewal-20 Tablet is taken with captopril, it may cause low blood pressure, kidney problems, and may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Olmewal-20 Tablet with captopril 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.
How does the drug interact with Olmewal-20 Tablet:
Coadministration of Olmewal-20 Tablet 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 Olmewal-20 Tablet 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.
How does the drug interact with Olmewal-20 Tablet:
Coadministration of Olmewal-20 Tablet with perindopril may cause low blood pressure, kidney problems, and may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Olmewal-20 Tablet 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-20MGPotassium rich foods
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OLMESARTAN-20MGPotassium rich foods
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 Olmewal-20 Tablet 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.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ALISKIREN
  • ENALAPRIL
  • CAPTOPRIL
  • IBUPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN
  • DICLOFENAC
  • AMILORIDE+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
  • BUMETANIDE
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • CELECOXIB
  • ETORICOXIB
  • LITHIUM
  • HEPARIN
  • SPIRONOLACTONE
  • ASPIRIN

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Monitor your blood pressure regularly and if you notice any fluctuations, please consult your doctor.
  • A low salt diet and regular exercise are recommended along with Olmewal-20 Tablet for effective results.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with BMI 19.5-24.9.
  • Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet and minimize eating processed foods as they contain more sodium. Try to replace salt with spices or herbs to add flavour to the food.
  • 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.
  • Chronic stress may also cause high blood pressure. Therefore, avoid stress by chain your expectations, the way you react in certain situations, and making time for yourself to do activities that you enjoy.
  • Do regular 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.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.

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