Olmighty 20 Tablet (Olmesartan 20mg)

INTRODUCTION

OLMIGHTY 20MG contains Olmesartan which belongs to the group of medicines called Angiotensin II receptor antagonist. It is used to treat high blood pressure(hypertension) in adults, children, and adolescents (6 years to less than 18 years). Hypertension is a condition in which the force of the blood against the blood vessel walls is too high which is characterized by headache, irregular heartbeat, vision changes, feeling of overtiredness, nausea, vomiting, confusion, anxiety, chest pain

Olmesartan makes blood vessels to relax and thus lowers the blood pressure by blocking the effects of Angiotensin II (a substance produced in your body which causes narrowing of blood vessels). Your doctor may advice you to take regular exercise, such as walking or swimming, low salt diet, giving up smoking and alcohol drinking. It is important to follow this advice from your doctor which helps to reduce blood pressure. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and the amount of electrolytes (Ex. potassium) in your body prior to the treatment or at regular intervals along with the treatment.

OLMIGHTY 20MG should be used in caution with patients having kidney, liver, and heart problems. If you are a pregnant or breast-feeding woman, consult your doctor for advice before taking OLMIGHTY 20MG. It is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age and should be used with caution in children and adolescents of 6-18years of age. OLMIGHTY 20MG should be used with caution in patients above 65 years of age. The most common side effects of taking OLMIGHTY 20MG are dizziness, nausea, headache, diarrhea. Consult your doctor if the symptoms worsen.

USES OF OLMIGHTY 20MG

• Treats high blood pressure (hypertension)

HOW OLMIGHTY 20MG WORKS

OLMIGHTY 20MG makes blood vessels to relax and thus lowers the blood pressure by blocking the effects of Angiotensin II (substance produced in your body which causes narrowing of blood vessels).

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take OLMIGHTY 20MG as advised by your physician. Swallow this medicine, do not crush or chew OLMIGHTY 20MG. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF OLMIGHTY 20MG

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Vomiting:

Take OLMIGHTY 20MG with, or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil rich or spicy foods, sugary snacks, and drinks. Avoid drinking too much liquid along with your meals, drink slowly in between meals. Consult your doctor if your symptom does not improve.

Diarrhea:

Drink lots of fluids, such as water or fruit juice to keep yourself hydrated. Do not consume any medicine on your own without consulting your doctor.

Stomach pain:

Try to rest and relax. Try to have smaller and frequent meals. Keep a heat pad on your stomach. If the symptom does not improve, contact your doctor.

Dizziness:

When you feel dizzy, lie, or sit down immediately. if you’re experiencing a severe episode of vertigo, lie in a dark and quite place with eyes closed. Vehicle driving should be avoided if you experience frequent dizziness without warning. Talk to your doctor if the symptom worsens.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug – Drug interactions:

Before taking OLMIGHTY 20MG, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:

• Aliskiren or angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors used to treat high blood pressure (Ex. enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril)
• Diuretics such as furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide (used to treat oedema or high blood pressure)
• Potassium supplements and potassium-containing salt substitutes that rise the potassium level in body
• Heparin (medicine used to prevent blood clot)
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs – medicines used to treat pain and inflammation (Ex. aspirin, ibuprofen)
• Medicines containing lithium (used to treat some types of depression)
• Colesevelam (medicine that lowers the level of cholesterol in your blood)
• Antacids like magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate (medicines used to treat indigestion and heart burn)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of OLMIGHTY 20MG, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. The most common symptoms of overdose are low blood pressure, fast heart rate, low heart rate (bradycardia) if vagal nerve stimulation occurs.