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Olkem 20 mg Tablet
Olmesartan Medoxomil (20mg)
₹251In stock
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Olkem 20 mg Tablet is used for hypertension (high blood pressure) Prevention of heart attack and stroke.
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Key details
Salt: Olmesartan Medoxomil (20mg)
Available variants: tablet 20 mg 15`S
Price: ₹251 (₹16.70 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: ALKEM LAB
Ordering notes
Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Learn more
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
Olkem 20 mg Tablet in Bangladesh
38 brands registered in Bangladesh with the same salt, strength and form.
- AbetisAdvanced Chemical Industries PLC.
- Belsar 20Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC
- Diosart 20Labaid Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Holm 20Doctor's Chemicals Works Ltd.
- MesartinThe White Horse Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Olempres 20General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Olme 20Albion Laboratories Ltd.
- OlmecarSquare Pharmaceuticals PLC, Pabna
- Olmecar 20Square Lifesciences Limited, Pabna
- Olmefast 20Goodman Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Olmelo 20 TabletNaafco Pharma PLC.
- Olmemax 20Desh Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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- Olmenor 20Delta Pharma PLC.
- Olmerol 20Nipa Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- OlmesanBeximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- OlmesartSharif Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Olmesta 20Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Tongi,Gazipur
- Olmetab-20Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
- OlmeticDrug International Ltd., Gopalpur
- Olmetor 20Euro Pharma Ltd.
- Olmevas 20Popular Pharmaceuticals PLC
- OlmezestSun Pharmaceutical (Bangladesh) Ltd.
- Olmezest 20Sun Pharmaceuticals (EZ) Ltd., Narayanganj
- Olmifort 20Bexter Pharmaceuticals
- Olpres 20Ziska Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- OlsartOpsonin Pharma Limited
- OLTAN 20Silco Pharmaceuticlas Ltd.
- Olvance 20Biopharma Ltd.
- Orbas-20The ACME Laboratories Ltd.
- Presonor 20DBL Pharmaceuticals Limited
- PresulockAristopharma Limited
- Ransys 20 mgHealthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Rezor-20Renata PLC
- Sevitan 20 mgRadiant Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Tenicar-20Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Xoricard 20 mgApex Pharma Ltd.
- XyotilIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Xyotil 20Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Dhamrai Unit)
Brand names differ between countries. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor in Bangladesh before switching. We don't sell or ship these brands. Source: Directorate General of Drug Administration, Bangladesh.
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Same salt, different brand — what does that mean?
A substitute contains the same active ingredient (salt), in the same strength, as Olkem 20 mg Tablet. The brand name, manufacturer, inactive ingredients and price can differ, and so can release form, so a substitute is not automatically interchangeable.
All medicines sold in India, branded or generic, must meet the quality standards set by the national drug regulator (CDSCO). A lower price does not mean lower quality.
Please confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands — they will check that the strength and form match your prescription.
Composition of Olkem 20 mg Tablet
Olkem 20 mg Tablet contains Olmesartan Medoxomil (20mg). It belongs to the Angiotensin receptor blocker / ACE inhibitor class of medicines.
Uses of Olkem 20 mg Tablet
- Hypertension (high blood pressure) Prevention of heart attack
- Stroke
Benefits of Olkem 20 mg Tablet
- In High blood pressure
- Olkem relaxes and widens your blood vessels so the heart pumps against less resistance. Lowering blood pressure cuts the risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney damage, even though you will not feel it working.
- In Heart failure
- Olkem eases the load on a weak heart so it pumps more efficiently, which reduces breathlessness and swelling and lowers the chance of a hospital admission.
- In Diabetic kidney disease
- Olkem reduces the pressure inside the kidneys' filters and cuts the protein leaking into the urine, slowing the kidney damage that diabetes causes.
How Olkem 20 mg Tablet works
Olkem 20 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.
How to take Olkem 20 mg 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. Olkem 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food.
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Olkem 20 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.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine can cause a severe fall in blood pressure, with dizziness, fainting and a fast or slow pulse. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Olkem 20 mg Tablet
Most side effects of Olkem are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Dizziness on standing up
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Raised potassium
- Dry cough
Stop the medicine and get help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Olkem 20 mg Tablet
- AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while on this medicine.
- PregnancyUNSAFE
- Not recommended in pregnancy. It may harm the developing baby, so tell your doctor at once if you are or might be pregnant.
- Breast feedingUNSAFE
- Not recommended while breastfeeding.
- DrivingCAUTION
- May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you.
- KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease.
- LiverCAUTION
- Use with caution if you have liver disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your liver function.
Warnings and precautions
Stand up slowly for the first few days — dizziness on rising is common when you start or your dose goes up. Stop and seek urgent care if your lips, tongue, face or throat swell, or you have difficulty breathing. A persistent dry, tickly cough can be caused by the ACE inhibitor group; tell your doctor rather than stopping on your own, as an alternative exists. Your doctor will check your kidney function and potassium after starting and after any dose change. Do not use salt substitutes containing potassium without asking your doctor.
Do not take Olkem if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Must not be used in pregnancy — it can seriously harm the developing baby. Not for people with narrowing of both kidney arteries, or a history of swelling of the face and throat caused by this group of medicines.
Interactions with other medicines
Anti-inflammatory painkillers reduce the effect and can harm the kidneys when combined. Potassium supplements, potassium-sparing water tablets and salt substitutes can push potassium too high. Lithium levels rise when taken with these medicines.
How to store Olkem 20 mg Tablet
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Quick tips for Olkem 20 mg Tablet
- 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.
Related lab tests
People taking Olkem are often asked to check these from time to time. Your doctor decides which and how often.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- ALKEM LAB
- Therapeutic class:
- CARDIAC
- Drug class:
- Angiotensin receptor blocker / ACE inhibitor
- Chemical class:
- Biphenyl derivative
Substitutes for Olkem 20 mg Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Olmesartan Medoxomil (20mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Olmetime 20 mg TabletMANKIND (PHARMA) | tablet · 10`S | ₹88 | 65% cheaper |
| Olmo 20 mg Tablet | tablet · 1X10 | ₹111 | 56% cheaper |
| Olminor-20 mg TabletELINOR PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD | tablet · 15`S | ₹122 | 51% cheaper |
| Olsertain 20 mg TabletDr Reddys Laboratories Ltd | tablet · 15`S | ₹147 | 41% cheaper |
| Olvance 20 mg TabletSUN PHARMA 2 | tablet · 10`S | ₹164 | 35% cheaper |
| Olmin 20 mg TabletERIS LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD | tablet · 15`S | ₹199 | 21% cheaper |
| Olzox 20 mg TabletLLOYD HEALTHCARE | tablet · 15`S | ₹204 | 19% cheaper |
| Olmy 20 TabletZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹213 | 15% cheaper |
| Olmat 20 TabletMICRO LABS | tablet · 15`S | ₹219 | 13% cheaper |
| Olmark 20 mg TabletIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd | tablet · 15`S | ₹231 | 8% cheaper |
| Olmetor-20 mg TabletTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd | tablet · 15`S | ₹242 | 4% cheaper |
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Olkem 20 mg Tablet FAQs
What is Olkem 20 mg Tablet used for?
Olkem 20 mg Tablet is commonly used for Hypertension (high blood pressure) Prevention of heart attack and stroke. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Olkem 20 mg Tablet?
High blood pressure: Olkem relaxes and widens your blood vessels so the heart pumps against less resistance. Lowering blood pressure cuts the risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney damage, even though you will not feel it working. It is also used for heart failure, diabetic kidney disease.
What is the salt in Olkem 20 mg Tablet?
Olkem 20 mg Tablet contains Olmesartan Medoxomil (20mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Olkem 20 mg Tablet?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Olkem 20 mg Tablet work?
Olkem 20 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB).
Is Olkem 20 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Olkem 20 mg Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Olkem 20 mg Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Olkem are Dizziness on standing up, Headache, Tiredness, Raised potassium, Dry cough. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Olkem 20 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Olkem 20 mg Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Olkem.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Olkem 20 mg Tablet?
Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while on Olkem 20 mg Tablet.
What if I miss a dose of Olkem 20 mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Olkem 20 Tablet, take it as soon as possible.
Is Olkem 20 mg Tablet habit forming?
No. Olkem 20 mg Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Olkem 20 mg Tablet?
Olmetime 20 mg Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹88 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Olkem 20 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Olkem 20 mg Tablet starts at ₹251 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 20 mg 15`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Olkem 20 mg Tablet?
Olkem 20 mg Tablet is manufactured by ALKEM LAB. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Olkem 20 mg Tablet delivered?
Olkem 20 mg Tablet is delivered across India from our licensed pharmacy. Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Enter your pincode on the page to see the date it reaches you.
Olkem 20 mg Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Olmesartan Medoxomil (20mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Price
- ₹251 (₹16.70 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- ALKEM LAB
- Manufacturer
- ALKEM LAB
- Therapeutic class
- CARDIAC
- Drug class
- Angiotensin receptor blocker / ACE inhibitor
- Chemical class
- Biphenyl derivative
- Action class
- Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 20 mg 15`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Olkem 20 mg Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.