Olmesartan Medoxomil (Olmesartan Medoxomil)
Overview of Olmesartan Medoxomil
Olmesartan medoxomil is an antihypertensive agent, belongs to angiotensin II receptor antagonists. The actions, uses and adverse effects are similar to those of losartan. Olmesartan medoxomil is used either alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents for the management of hypertension and other cardiovascular disorders.
Indication of Olmesartan Medoxomil
Olmesartan Medoxomil is primarily indicated in conditions like Hypertension, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Diabetic nephropathy, Heart failure.
Contraindication of Olmesartan Medoxomil
Olmesartan Medoxomil is contraindicated in conditions like Hepatic impairment,Breast feeding,Dry or painful cough,Pain and inflammation (rheumatic disease).
Side Effects of Olmesartan Medoxomil
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Olmesartan Medoxomil are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Diarrhea, Pharyngitis, Hematuria, Hypotension, Rhinitis, Bronchitis, Angioedema, Sinusitis, Hyperglycemia, Back pain, dizziness, Pruritis, Hypotension.
Precautions of Olmesartan Medoxomil
Use with caution in renal artery stenosis, aortic or mitral valve stenosis and in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.Monitor plasma-potassium concentration, particularly in elderly and in patients with renal impairment; lower initial doses may be appropriate in these patients.