OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL

Indications & Dose:

Hypertension, Alternative for patients who have to discontinue an ACE inhibitor because of persistant cough 

• BY MOUTH

Adult and Child >16 yr

initially 10mg once daily, if necessary increased 20mg one daily max; 40mg daily

Contraindications:

Biliary obstruction

Side Effects:

Gastro-intestinal disturbance, chest pain, peripheral oedema, hyperglyceridaemia, fatigue, influnza like symptoms, cough, pharyngitis, rhinitis, UTI, haematuria, hyperuricaemia, arthritis, musculoskeletal.

Cautions:

Precautions:

Hepatic and Renal impairment

HEPATIC IMPAIRMENT Dose should not exceed 20 mg daily in moderate impairment. Manufacturer advises avoid in severe impairment—no information available.

RENAL IMPAIRMENT Max. 20 mg daily if eGFR 20–60 mL/minute/1.73m2. Avoid if eGFR less than 20 mL/minute/1.73m2

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