What is the Olmezaar tablet Used for?
Olmezaar tablet is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries in the body and If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly.
What is Olmezaar Tablet Composition?
Olmezaar tablet contains Olmesartan medoximil’ which belongs to the class of ‘antihypertensives.
What is Olmezaar (Olmesartan) tablet Dosage?
Adults: The initial dose is 20mg once a day. Your doctor may adjust your dosage as necessary. For children aged 6 to 16 years weighing 35 kilograms (kg) or more, the dose of Olmezaar is determined based on body weight and must be prescribed by your doctor.
Is Olmezaar (olmesartan) tablet safe for kidneys?
Taking an Olmezaar (olmesartan) tablet for a long time can sometimes cause your kidneys not to work as well as they should. Prolonged use of Olmezaar (olmesartan) tablets can sometimes impair kidney function. How well your kidneys are working will be checked regularly with regular blood tests by your doctor.
What to avoid when taking Olmezaar (olmesartan)?
- Do not use salt substitutes such as Lo-Salt while taking Olmezaar tablets because they are high in potassium and when mixed with olmesartan, they may make the level of potassium in your blood too high.
- Besides limiting alcohol consumption, there are no other specific restrictions you need to follow while taking Olmezaar (olmesartan).
When is the best time to take the Olmezaar (olmesartan) tablet?
You can take an Olmezaar (olmesartan) tablet with or without food. Your doctor may suggest that you take your first dose before bedtime, as taking an Olmezaar tablet can make you feel dizzy. After the first dose, you can then take the Olmezaar (olmesartan) tablet at any time of day.
How long does it take for an Olmezaar (olmesartan) tablet to lower blood pressure?
It usually takes about a week for the Olmezaar (olmesartan) tablet to start reducing high blood pressure. It may take 2 to 8 weeks to reach its full effect.
What are the Side effects of the Olmezaar tablet?
- Feeling dizzy
- Headaches
- flu-like symptoms.
Note: These side effects are usually mild and only last for a short time.
Where can you buy an Olmezaar (Olmesartan) tablet in Nigeria?
Buy Olmezaar (Olmesartan) tablet online at Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store.
