Olmark 10 Tablet

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS4877

USA Brand Name

Benicar

Strength

10mg

Generic Name

Olmesartan Medoximil (10Mg)

Manufacturer

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

## Olmark 10 Tablet (Olmesartan Medoximil)

## What Is The Generic Name For Olmark 10 Tablet:

Olmesartan Medoximil is the generic version for Olmark 10 Tablet

## Which US Brand is Equivalent To Olmark 10 Tablet (Olmesartan Medoximil):

Benicar

## About Olmark 10 Tablet (Olmesartan Medoximil)

Olmark 10 Tablet contains an active ingredient, Olmesartan Medoximil, which is used to treat high blood pressure & heart failure. Lowering of blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attack & stroke. This medicine is also efficient in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes. Hypertension is a situation in which the blood vessels have steadily raised pressure. Blood pressure is one of the very important signs of life, which is the force exerted by the blood beside the walls of the blood vessels. In hypertension, the blood exerts amplified pressure on the walls of the vessels. Therefore, it is also known as high blood pressure. Heart Failure is a situation in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. This medicine is obtainable with all the leading primary pharmacies, drugstores, & medical supply stores easily however this medicine must be taken strictly on doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is the primary pharmaceutical company which manufacture Olmark 10 Tablet.

## Strength :

Olmark 10 Tablet contains an active constituent, Olmesartan Medoximil (10 mg). This medicine is obtainable in other substitutes with all the leading primary online pharmacies, drugstores, & medical supply stores easily.

## What Are The Uses Of The Olmark 10 Tablet (Olmesartan Medoximil):

Olmark 10 mg Tablet is used for the treatment in the following conditions:

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Heart failure

Prevention of heart attack and stroke

## How Olmark 10 Tablet (Olmesartan Medoximil) Works:

Olmark 10 Tablet has an active ingredient; Olmesartan Medoximil which is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). This medicine relaxes blood vessels by blocking the action of a chemical which usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure that allows the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs & the heart to pump more efficiently.

## Before You Use Olmark 10 Tablet (Olmesartan Medoximil):

Make certain that:

You are not having some severe Disease

You are not sensitive to Olmesartan Medoximil

Your doctor has to be up to date regarding your medical history like your pre-existing disease, Medications&  surgeries, lifestyle, Supplements, Food Habits, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Olmark 10 Tablet (Olmesartan Medoximil):

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid smoking

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Olmark 10 Tablet (Olmesartan Medoximil):

You should not take Olmark 10 Tablet if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have liver problems

Have kidney problems

Have Hypotension

Have Hyperkalemia

Are pregnant

Have infections

Are breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have an Allergy to the Tablet

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Have infections

## Dosage :

Olmark 10 Tablet contains an active ingredient, Olmesartan Medoximil that is used to treat high blood pressure & heart failure.  This medicine is easily obtainable in diverse substitutes & strength easily. This medicine has to be purchased or taken on a doctor’s recommendation only. The patient must discuss with the medical doctor for an alteration of dosage & time of the medicine knowing the fact that the severity of the disease varies from person to person. This adjustment can only be judged finest by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Olmark 10 Tablet at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your medical doctor. You must take Olmark 10 Tablet regularly on time for better results.

## How Much Of The Olmark 10 Tablet (Olmesartan Medoximil) to Be Used:

Olmark 10 Tablet is easily available in various strengths and substitutes. Patients are constantly suggested to follow doctor’s prescriptions & instructions to take Olmark 10 Tablet. You must not receive this Tablet on your own and for a longer period as recommended by the doctor.

## How To Take The Olmark 10 Tablet (Olmesartan Medoximil):

Take Olmark 10 Tablet in the dose & duration as suggested by your medical doctor. You have to swallow the medicine as a whole & not chew, crush, or break the Tablet. Olmark 10 Tablet must be taken with or without food; however, it is always better to take this medicine at a set time. You must avoid the consumption of high fatty food.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Olmark 10 Tablet (Olmesartan Medoximil):

You are always advised to take Olmark 10 Tablet as prescribed. You should not start or stop using this medication all of a sudden on your own. You have to follow all the processes given by your doctor, scrupulously. You must not receive the Tablet in a larger or smaller measure or for an extended phase than suggested by your doctor.

## Overdose :

You must look out for medical emergency treatment and/ or get in touch with your medical doctor instantaneously in situation of any overdose symptoms. The urgent treatment will be initiated without delay by your medical doctor if they detect any overdose symptoms in you.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dose of the Tablet ought to be taken as fast as viable. You must firmly skip the missed dose if it is the time for your next intended dosage by now. It is firmly suggested not to double the dosage of the treatment to make up for the missed dosage.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Olmark 10 Tablet (Olmesartan Medoximil):

Body pain

Headache

Chills

Nasal congestion

Unusual tiredness and weakness

Blood in urine

Joint pain

Swelling of feet or lower legs

Bladder pain

Diarrhea

Dry mouth

Increased urination

Acid or sour stomach

Skin rash

Heartburn

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Numerous medicines have been reported to interact with Olmark 10 Tablet. These interactions may generate some needless or unfavorable effects or it may possibly cause your drug not to function properly. You should frequently have a discussion with your doctor if you are taking other prescription/ Supplements accordingly well-proposed medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Amiloride

Bemiparin

Dalteparin

Heparin

Dexamethasone

Aliskiren

Captopril

Insulin

Diclofenac

Ibuprofen

This drug can also interact with the following mentioned disease condition:

Infections

Congestive heart failure

## Warning And Precaution:

Olmark 10 Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

Kidney/ Liver disease

Infections

Allergy

Use of this drug is not recommended by elderly patients and children under 18 years of age

You have to repeatedly get your blood tests done to check your liver & kidney function, blood cells, electrolyte levels & hemoglobin levels, throughout treatment with this medicine

You have to get your hormone levels checked regularly & must inform your doctor if you notice a significant change in your body weight

You must get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in the blood

You must check your blood pressure & potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine

Intake of this medicine may increase the level of potassium in the blood, so avoid taking potassium supplements & potassium-rich foods such as banana fruit juice, coconut water, and broccoli

You must make some changes in your lifestyle which will help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, smoking cessation, losing weight, reducing alcohol intake, & reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor

You should not drive or manage heavy machines alongside as taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness

You are supposed not to take this drug if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are breastfeeding

You must always discuss with your medical doctor to obtain the first-rate treatment if you are observing a number of the above-mentioned conditions/ symptoms.

## Things To Remember:

Keep the Olmark 10 Tablet out of reach & view of the children

This drug is strictly used with care for the treatment of elderly patients and children

Olmark 10 Tablet is not suggested for use by pregnant women owing to the augmented risk of injurious effects on the unborn child

You have to always check up the information in particularly printed on the leaflet/ insert of the medicine

You must constantly discuss with your medical doctor if you have any uncertainty in terms of the dosage, strength & time of the drug.

## Indications :

Olmark 10 Tablet should be used as recommended by your doctor. You must not take this drug for a longer period than recommended by the medical doctor.

## Storage:

Store the Olmark 10 Tablet at room temperature in dark & dry location. Make sure that the Tablet is intact & not broken while purchasing or storing.