Olkem 40 Tablet
Manufacturer:
alkem laboratories ltd
Salt Composition: Olmesartan Medoxomil (40mg)
Action Class: Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
Uses
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Prevention of heart attack and stroke
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Product Description
Olkem 40 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). Lowering blood pressure helps prevent future heart attacks and strokes. This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes. Olkem 40 Tablet may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food during the day or at night. However, try to take it at about the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse.Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. This medicine is tolerated well by most patients and has few side effects. However, some may experience side effects like dizziness, cough, diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, and a runny nose, particularly after the first dose. Let your doctor know if this bothers you or does not go away.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.
Key Benefits
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)Olkem 40 Tablet effectively lowers high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, improving circulation, and reducing strain on the heart. This helps prevent serious complications like heart attacks, strokes, and kidney damage, promoting long-term cardiovascular health. Maintaining stable blood pressure enhances energy levels, reduces fatigue, and supports overall well-being. With once-daily dosing and a well-tolerated profile, Olkem 40 Tablet ensures convenient and effective hypertension management, allowing for a healthier and more active lifestyle.In Prevention of heart attack and strokeOlkem 40 Tablet helps prevent heart attacks and strokes by effectively lowering blood pressure and reducing strain on the heart and blood vessels. By improving circulation and preventing blood vessel damage, it minimizes the risk of blockages that can lead to cardiovascular events. This supports heart health, enhances endurance, and reduces symptoms like dizziness or fatigue. With its protective effects, Olkem 40 Tablet promotes long-term cardiovascular well-being, allowing for a healthier, more active life with a reduced risk of serious complications.show moreshow less
Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common Side Effects :
Cough
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Flu-like symptoms
Headache
Indigestion
Blood in urine
Chest pain
Nausea
Runny nose
Sore throat
Stomach pain
Muscle pain
Joint inflammation
Common Side Effects :
Cough
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Flu-like symptoms
Headache
Indigestion
Blood in urine
Chest pain
Nausea
Runny nose
Sore throat
Stomach pain
Muscle pain
Joint inflammation
How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Olkem 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How It Works
Olkem 40 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes the blood vessels by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.
Safety Information & Precautions
Alcohol:
Olkem 40 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy:
Olkem 40 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding:
Olkem 40 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:
Olkem 40 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:
Olkem 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Olkem 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment. Use of Olkem 40 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver:
Olkem 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Olkem 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild liver disease.
Olkem 40 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy:
Olkem 40 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding:
Olkem 40 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:
Olkem 40 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:
Olkem 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Olkem 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment. Use of Olkem 40 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver:
Olkem 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Olkem 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild liver disease.
Quick Tips
Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
It may increase the level of potassium in the blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and eating potassium-rich foods such as bananas, fruit juice, coconut water, and broccoli.
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.
It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
It may increase the level of potassium in the blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and eating potassium-rich foods such as bananas, fruit juice, coconut water, and broccoli.
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Olkem 40 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
