OLACE 40
Tablet
Dose Type
Olmesartan 40mg
Generic Name
Quest Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Manufactured By
Information
OLACE 40 belongs to a class of angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It works by relaxing blood vessels and helps to lower the blood pressure.
Therapeutic Class
Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
Dose and Direction of Use
Swallow the tablet whole by mouth. You can take it with or without food but it is better to take at a fixed time. Don't crush, chew or break the tablet. Follow the dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor.
Mode of Action
It relaxes the blood vessel 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.
Uses
- High blood pressure(Hypertension)
- Heart Failure
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Contraindications
Don't use this medicine if you have:
- Hypersensitivity to this medicine
Precautions and Warning
- Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding woman before taking this medicine to understand the risk and benefit ratio.
- Talk to your doctor about past medical history like kidney problem, heart problem or liver problem before taking this medicine
- Don't double the dose for the missed one.
- Complete the prescribed dose and duration of medicine. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
- It may cause dizziness or drowsiness so avoid any activity that requires concentration unless you know how the medicine acts on you.
- 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 potassium-rich foods such as banana fruit juice, coconut water, and broccoli.