Olsertain Active 20mg Tablet
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

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In-stock 30 tablets in 1 strip
113.00

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Hypertension Heart failure

COMPOSITION:
Olmesartan (20mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Taking Olmesartan with alcohol may excessively lower the blood pressure.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Olsertain Active 20mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Olsertain Active 20mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Olsertain Active 20mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

Olsertain Active 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Olsertain Active 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.

Liver

Olsertain Active 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Olsertain Active 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild liver disease.

Olmesartan   20mg

Uses of Olsertain Active Tablet
Olsertain Active 20mg Tablet is used in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure.Decreasing high blood pressure lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke.

How to use Olsertain Active Tablet
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. Olsertain Active 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Olsertain Active Tablet works
Olsertain Active 20mg Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently.

Side Effects:

Common Dizziness, Back pain, Sinus inflammation, Increased potassium level in blood.

Expert advice for Olsertain Active Tablet
Olsertain active can be taken with or without food but preferably be taken at the same time of the day. It is best to take the first dose before bed to reduce symptomatic hypotension. Olsertain active may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli. Inform your doctor immediately if you have rapid swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that may affect breathing. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Olsertain active medoxomil?
Olsertain active medoxomil is available as olmezest or Benicar is an angiotensin II receptor blocker. It is not beta blocker or ACE inhibitor

Q. Is olmesartan better than telmisartan or losartan?
No, the effects of olmesartan, telmisartan or losartan are similar but may vary upon individual response

Q. Is Olsertain active a blood thinner / statin?
No, Olsertain active decreases the pressure in the blood vessels and increases the amount of fluid removed from the blood by the kidneys

Q. Is Olsertain active safe?
Olsertain active is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Does Olsertain active cause impotence?
No, Olsertain active does not cause impotence.