Olmesartan Medoxomil
= Prescription Required 
= Generic Equvalent
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Olmesartan Medoxomil 20mg Tablets
Manufactured by Cipla
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Olmesartan Medoxomil 40mg Tablets
Manufactured by Cipla
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Olmesartan Medoxomil Prescription Drug Information
Olmesartan (By mouth)
Olmesartan Medoxomil (ol-me-SAR-tan me-DOX-oh-mil)
Treats high blood pressure.
Brand Name(s):Benicar
There may be other brand names for Olmesartan Medoxomil.
When Olmesartan Medoxomil Should Not Be Used:
You should not use this medication if you have had an allergic reaction to olmesartan, or if you are pregnant.
How to Use Olmesartan Medoxomil:
Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much of Olmesartan Medoxomil to use and how often. Your dose may need to be changed several times in order to find out what works best for you. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- You may take Olmesartan Medoxomil with or without food.
- Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.
If a dose of Olmesartan Medoxomil is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of Olmesartan Medoxomil:
- Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
- Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid While Taking Olmesartan Medoxomil:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using diuretics or "water pills" (such as furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, Aldactazide®, Aldactone®, Dyazide®, Hyzaar®, Lasix®, Maxzide®, Moduretic®).
Warnings While Using Olmesartan Medoxomil:
- Using Olmesartan Medoxomil while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are breast feeding, or if you have kidney disease or congestive heart failure.
- If you stop using Olmesartan Medoxomil, your blood pressure may go up. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. Even if you feel well, do not stop using the medicine without asking your doctor.
Possible Side Effects While Using Olmesartan Medoxomil:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
- Blood in your urine.
- Changes in how much or how often you urinate.
- Chest pain (may be related to your disease and not a side effect).
- Fast or slow heartbeat.
- Lightheadedness or fainting.
- Muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness.
- Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.
If you notice these less serious side effects while taking Olmesartan Medoxomil, talk with your doctor:
- Back pain, headache.
- Cough, stuffy or runny nose, sore throat.
- Dizziness.
- Muscle or joint pain.
- Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in the upper stomach.
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by Olmesartan Medoxomil, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
