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Introduction About OLMISTAL 10 TABLET

OLMISTAL 10 TABLET is used to manage high blood pressure (hypertension). It
contains Olmesartan which belongs to the group of medicines called
Antihypertensives. It relaxes blood vessels and thus lowers blood pressure by
blocking the effects of Angiotensin II (a substance produced in the body which
causes the narrowing of blood vessels).

Your doctor may advice you to take regular exercise such as walking or swimming,
low salt diet, giving up smoking and alcohol drinking, which helps to reduce
blood pressure effectively during management with this medicine. OLMISTAL 10
TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney, liver or heart
problems. Your doctor may check your kidney function test, blood pressure and
the amount of electrolytes (Ex. potassium) in the body prior to the management
with OLMISTAL 10 TABLET or at regular intervals along with the management.

It is not recommended in early pregnancy and must not be taken when more than 3
months pregnant. It is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. This
medicine should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and
above). The most common side effects are dizziness, nausea, headache, diarrhoea
and stomach pain. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.

Uses Of OLMISTAL 10 TABLET

• Used to manage high blood pressure

How OLMISTAL 10 TABLET Works

OLMISTAL 10 TABLET relaxes blood vessels and thus lowers blood pressure by
blocking the effects of Angiotensin II (a substance produced in the body which
causes the narrowing of blood vessels).

How to use OLMISTAL 10 TABLET

• Take OLMISTAL 10 TABLET as advised by your physician
• Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine
• Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you based on your age, body weight and disease condition

Side Effects Of OLMISTAL 10 TABLET

Common Side Effects of OLMISTAL 10 TABLET:

• dizziness
• nausea, vomiting
• stomach pain, diarrhoea
• gastroenteritis (stomach flu)
• tiredness
• sore throat, cough
• runny or stuffy nose
• feeling of spinning (vertigo)
• muscular pain

Stop taking OLMISTAL 10 TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you
experience any of the following side effects:

• allergic reactions (signs include swelling of the face, mouth and/or larynx (voice box), itching and rash)
• reduced blood pressure in susce

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

ContraindicatedOLMISTAL 10 TABLET is not recommended in early pregnancy and must not be taken
when more than 3 months pregnant, as it may cause serious harm to the baby if
used after the third month of pregnancy.

!### Breastfeeding

ContraindicatedOLMISTAL 10 TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Your
doctor may choose another management especially if you want to breastfeed when
your baby is a newborn or born prematurely.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Use with CautionDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy or sleepy after taking
OLMISTAL 10 TABLET.

!### Kidney

Use with CautionOLMISTAL 10 TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with kidney
problems.

!### Liver

Consult your doctorOLMISTAL 10 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with jaundice
(yellowing of the skin and eyes). It should be used with caution in patients
having liver disease.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedDo not take OLMISTAL 10 TABLET if you are allergic to Olmesartan or any of the
other ingredients of this medicine.

!### Heart Disease

Use with CautionOLMISTAL 10 TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with heart failure
or problems with heart valves or heart muscles.

!### Use In Pediatrics

Consult your doctorOLMISTAL 10 TABLET is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age.
Your child’s doctor may adjust the dose based on the body weight of the child.

!### Use In Geriatrics

Use with CautionOLMISTAL 10 TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65
years and above

Others

OLMISTAL 10 TABLET is not recommended for use if you:

• problems with the drainage of the bile from the gallbladder ((biliary obstruction Ex. gallstones)

Before taking OLMISTAL 10 TABLET, inform your doctor if you:

• severe vomiting, diarrhoea or if you are on a low salt diet
• take high doses of diuretics for the management
• problems with adrenal glands
• increased levels of potassium in the blood

Interactions

A. Drug - Drug interactions:

Before taking OLMISTAL 10 TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of
the following medicines:

• aliskiren or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (Ex. enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril)
• diuretics (Ex. furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide)
• potassium supplements and potassium-containing salt substitutes that rise the potassium level in the body
• anticoagulant (Ex. heparin)
• non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Ex. aspirin, ibuprofen)
• anti-m
• bile acid sequestrants (Ex. colesevelam)
• antacids (Ex. magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of OLMISTAL 10 TABLET, consult
your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdosage symptoms are
low blood pressure, fast heart rate, slow heart rate (bradycardia) if vagal
nerve stimulation occurs.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Olmesartan
Pharmacological Category	:	Angiotensin Receptor Blockers
Therapeutic Indication	:	Hypertension
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet

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FAQs About OLMISTAL 10 TABLET

Q: Can OLMISTAL 10 TABLET be used to manage high blood pressure?

A: OLMISTAL 10 TABLET is used to manage high blood pressure. It contains
olmesartan which helps to relax the blood vessels and then normalize the blood
pressure.

Q: Can OLMISTAL 10 TABLET be given to children and adolescents?

A: OLMISTAL 10 TABLET is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of
age. Your child’s doctor may adjust the dose based on the body weight of the
child.

Q: What happens if I stop taking OLMISTAL 10 TABLET?

A: Do not stop taking the medicine without talking to your doctor first.
Stopping this medicine suddenly can cause your blood pressure to spike up and
may increase the risk for heart conditions.

Q: Can OLMISTAL 10 TABLET be taken by patients with kidney problems?

A: It should be taken with caution in patients with kidney problems. Your doctor
may monitor your kidney function test before and during management with this
medicine to manage the risk of kidney damage or any unusual effects due to the
accumulation of medicine in the body.

Q: What precautions do I need to follow while taking OLMISTAL 10 TABLET?

A: Patients taking OLMISTAL 10 TABLET must inform their doctor about their
pre-existing disease conditions like kidney, heart or liver problems.

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• ECG at Home
• ECG + BP Check at Home
• Full Body Checkup with ECG & BP at Home
• Comprehensive Cardiac Risk Screening with 12 Lead ECG and BP\
• Cardiac Risk Profile
• Kidney package Basic