About olmesarta n
Angiotensin II receptor blocker
Used for
Usual adult dose
Usually 20 mg once daily; may increase to 40 mg once daily.
Usual dose in children
Children aged 6–16 years: usually 10 mg daily if under 35 kg, or 20 mg daily if 35 kg or more; maximum 40 mg daily.
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Increased potassium
Important warnings
- Can cause dangerously low blood pressure, especially with dehydration.
- May impair kidney function or raise potassium.
- Avoid during pregnancy; stop promptly if pregnancy occurs.
- Rarely causes severe, persistent diarrhea with weight loss.
Pregnancy
Not recommended. It can harm or cause death of the developing baby, especially later in pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Information is limited; an alternative medicine is generally preferred, particularly for newborn or premature infants.
Interactions
- Aliskiren, especially with diabetes or kidney problems
- ACE inhibitors or other medicines that raise potassium
- Lithium
- NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.