Olsertain Activ 40mg Tablet 30'S
Olmesartan Medoxomil 40mg
By Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd Prescription Needed
By Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd Prescription Needed
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What is OLSERTAIN ACTIV?
- OLSERTAIN ACTIV contains Olmesartan which belong to a group of medicines called angiotensin-II receptor antagonists
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION
THERAPEUTIC USES
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
INTERACTIONS
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
SIDE EFFECTS
MORE INFORMATION
What OLSERTAIN ACTIV is used for?
- It is used for the treatment of high blood pressure (‘hypertension’) in adults and in children and adolescents aged 6 -18 years
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
- are allergic to Olmesartan or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- suffer from kidney problems or liver problems
- have increased levels of potassium in your blood
- heart failure or problems with your heart valves or heart muscle
- have your problems with your adrenal glands
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
- As it may cause serious harm to your baby if used after the third month of pregnancy, and not recommended for mothers who are breast-feeding
- OLSERTAIN ACTIV are not recommended for children from 1 year to less than 6 years
- You may feel sleepy or dizzy while being treated for your high blood pressure
- If this happens, do not drive or use machines until the symptoms wear off
Please tell your doctor if you are taking medicines such as,
- ACE-inhibitor or aliskiren
- potassium supplements, a salt substitute which contains potassium, water tablets (diuretics) or heparin (for thinning the blood)
- lithium (a medicine used to treat mood swings and some types of depression)
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) medicines (medicines used to relieve pain, swelling and other symptoms of inflammation, including arthritis)
- colesevelam hydrochloride, a drug that lowers the level of cholesterol in your blood, as the effect of Olmesartan may be decreased
- certain antacids (indigestion remedies), as the effect of Olmesartan Tablets can be slightly decreased
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- The recommended starting dose is one 10mg tablet once a day
- However, if your blood pressure is not controlled, your doctor may decide to change your dose up to 20 or 40mg once a day or prescribe additional medicines
- In patients with mild to moderate kidney disease, your dose will not be higher than 20mg once a day
- The tablets can be taken with or without food. Swallow the tablets with a sufficient amount of water (e.g. one glass)
- The tablet should be swallowed whole and not chewed
Use in children and adolescents from 6 to less than 18 years of age
- The recommended starting dose is 10mg once daily
- If the patient’s blood pressure is not adequately controlled, the doctor may decide to change the dose up to 20 or 40mg once a day
- In children who weigh less than 35kg, the dose will not be higher than 20mg once a day
If you take more OLSERTAIN ACTIV
- If you take more tablets than you should or if a child accidentally swallows some, go to your doctor or nearest emergency department immediately
If you forget to take OLSERTAIN ACTIV
- If you forget a dose, take your normal dose on the following day as usual. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet
If you stop taking OLSERTAIN ACTIV
- It is important to continue to take OLSERTAIN ACTIV Tablets unless your doctor tells you to stop
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
SERIOUS
COMMON
UNCOMMON
RARE
VERY RARE
- dizziness
- headache
- nausea, diarrhoea
- indigestion, stomach ache, gastroenteritis
- tiredness
- sore throat
- runny or stuffy nose
- bronchitis
- flu-like symptoms, cough, pain
- pain in the chest, back, bones or joints
- infection of the urinary tract
- swelling of ankles, feet, legs, hands or arms
- blood in the urine
- breathing problems as well as a rapid fall of blood pressure that may even lead to fainting (anaphylactic reactions)
- swelling of the face
- vertigo
- weakness
- feeling unwell
- muscular pain
- skin rash
- allergic skin rash
- itching, exanthema (skin eruption), skin lumps (wheals)
- angina (pain or uncomfortable feeling in the chest)
Disclaimer:
The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
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