OLMEWON 40

Product introduction Olmewon 40 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attacks and stroke. This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes.Olmewon 40 Tablet may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food during the day or at night. However, try to take it at about the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse.Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. This medicine is tolerated well by most patients and has few side effects. However, some may experience side effects like dizziness, cough, diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, and runny nose, particularly after the first dose. Let your doctor know if this bothers you or does not go away.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine. Uses of Olmewon Tablet Hypertension (high blood pressure) Prevention of heart attack and stroke Heart Failure Side effects of Olmewon Tablet Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common side effects of Olmewon Cough Diarrhea Dizziness Flu-like symptoms Headache Indigestion Nausea Runny nose Sore throat Stomach pain Blood in urine Chest pain How to use Olmewon 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. Olmewon 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. How Olmewon Tablet works Olmewon 40 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). 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. Safety advice Alcohol UNSAFE Olmewon 40 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Olmewon 40 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. Breast feeding CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Olmewon 40 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. Driving UNSAFE Olmewon 40 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Kidney CAUTION Olmewon 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Olmewon 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment. Use of Olmewon 40 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Liver CAUTION Olmewon 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Olmewon 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild liver disease. What if you forget to take Olmewon Tablet? If you miss a dose of Olmewon 40 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. All substitutes For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.