Olmezest 40 Tablet 10's
About Olmezest 40 Tablet 10's
Olmezest 40 Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin II receptor antagonists that are used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). Additionally, Olmezest 40 Tablet 10's 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.
Olmezest 40 Tablet 10's 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 Olmezest 40 Tablet 10's 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 Olmezest 40 Tablet 10's 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. Olmezest 40 Tablet 10's 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 Olmezest 40 Tablet 10's passes into breast milk or not. Please consult your doctor, and your doctor will decide if you will take Olmezest 40 Tablet 10's while using Olmezest 40 Tablet 10's breastfeeding together. Do not consume alcohol with Olmezest 40 Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure.
Uses of Olmezest 40 Tablet 10's
Medicinal Benefits
Olmezest 40 Tablet 10's 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. Olmezest 40 Tablet 10's 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.
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Drug Warnings
Olmezest 40 Tablet 10's is not recommended for people who have allergic with Olmezest 40 Tablet 10's have impaired kidney function, diabetes, liver problems, pregnant women, or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women. Olmezest 40 Tablet 10's 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 Olmezest 40 Tablet 10's 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 Olmezest 40 Tablet 10's with painkillers can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduces the efficacy of Olmezest 40 Tablet 10's.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Olmezest 40 Tablet 10's interact with other medicines to help lower your blood pressure (aliskiren, enalapril, captopril, lisinopril, ramipril), anti-inflammatories (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac), diuretics (amiloride, bumetanide, furosemide), arthritis medicines (celecoxib, etoricoxib) a medicine for mental health problems (lithium), blood thinner (heparin), a medicine to treat heart failure (spironolactone), a medicine for lowering cholesterol (colesevelam).
Drug-Food Interaction: Olmezest 40 Tablet 10's 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.
Drug-Disease Interaction: People with diabetes, cholestasis (liver disease due to the blocked flow of bile) or impaired kidney function should consult a doctor before taking Olmezest 40 Tablet 10's.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Hypertension: It is a chronic condition when blood pressure is too high. Blood pressure is defined as the amount of blood pumped by the heart and the amount of resistance exerted by the arteries against the blood flow. If the heart pumps more blood then arteries become narrower and in turn blood pressure becomes high. If blood pressure becomes uncontrolled, then it may cause serious heart disease including stroke and heart attack. Additionally, high blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke), and kidney failure. Blood pressure is expressed by systolic and diastolic. Systolic blood pressure represents the contraction and relaxation of the heart. Diastolic represents the pressure in the vessels when the heart beats and in a resting state. Ideal blood pressure should be between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg. Hypertension is detected when systolic blood pressure is more than 140mmHg and diastolic pressure is higher than 90mmHg. Some of the symptoms of hypertension include headache, nose bleed, vomiting, and chest pain.
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