Olmighty 40 H Tablet

Composition of Olmighty 40 H Tablet

Olmighty 40 H Tablet contains Olmesartan medoxomil 40 mg. It belongs to the Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class of medicines.

Uses of Olmighty 40 H Tablet

Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure); helps reduce risk of cardiovascular events such as stroke and heart attack associated with uncontrolled BP.

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Helps protect heart and blood vessels
• Reduces risk of stroke/heart attack linked to uncontrolled BP
• Once-daily BP control

How Olmighty 40 H Tablet works

Olmesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It blocks angiotensin II (AT1) receptors, causing blood vessels to relax and widen, which lowers blood pressure and reduces strain on the heart.

How to take Olmighty 40 H Tablet

Oral tablet. Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily at the same time each day, with or without food. Swallow with water; do not stop suddenly without medical advice. If a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless it is close to the next dose.

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

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

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 Olmighty 40 H Tablet

Most side effects of Olmighty are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Dizziness
• headache
• fatigue
• low blood pressure
• increased potassium (hyperkalemia)
• nausea
• diarrhea

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately 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 Olmighty 40 H Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Not recommended in pregnancy (can harm the unborn baby); stop and contact doctor if pregnancy occurs. Use caution in kidney disease, liver impairment, dehydration/low salt (may cause excessive BP fall), and in patients with high potassium; periodic monitoring of BP, kidney function and serum potassium is advised. Rare: severe chronic diarrhea/weight loss (sprue-like enteropathy) has been reported with olmesartan—seek medical attention if persistent diarrhea occurs. Use caution when driving if dizziness occurs.

Do not take Olmighty 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

ACE inhibitors or aliskiren (higher risk of kidney impairment/hyperkalemia, contraindicated with aliskiren in diabetes), potassium supplements/potassium-sparing diuretics (risk of hyperkalemia), NSAIDs (may reduce effect and worsen kidney function), lithium (increased lithium levels/toxicity), other antihypertensives/diuretics (additive BP lowering)

How to store Olmighty 40 H Tablet

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protected from moisture and light. Keep in original blister pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Olmighty 40 H Tablet

Blood pressure medicines work only while you take them — do not stop because you feel well. Tell your doctor at once if you become pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. Keep a home blood-pressure record if your doctor has asked for one.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MERCK PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive

Drug class:

Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)