Olmesartan: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Olmesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It is a prescription medicine used for high blood pressure. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 5 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Olmesartan works

Olmesartan blocks the receptors for angiotensin II, a natural hormone that narrows blood vessels and makes the body hold on to salt and water. With this hormone blocked, the blood vessels relax and widen, and blood pressure falls.

What is Olmesartan used for?

• High blood pressure

Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure in adults and in children and teenagers over six years old. Lowering blood pressure reduces the long-term risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney damage. It can be used on its own or combined with other blood pressure medicines, such as amlodipine or hydrochlorothiazide, when one medicine is not enough.

Side effects of Olmesartan

Most people get on well with Olmesartan. Side effects, when they happen, are usually mild and include:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Flu-like symptoms or sore throat
• Back pain

Tell your doctor about severe, long-lasting diarrhoea with weight loss, which can occur even after months of use. Get urgent help for swelling of the face, lips or tongue, or difficulty breathing.

Precautions and warnings

• Take it regularly, even when you feel well.
• Get up slowly, as it can cause dizziness at first, especially if you are dehydrated.
• Your doctor may check kidney function and potassium levels; avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless advised.
• Tell your doctor if you take anti-inflammatory painkillers, lithium or aliskiren, or have kidney, liver or heart problems.
• It must not be used during pregnancy and is not recommended while breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions about Olmesartan

What is the price of Olmesartan in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Olmesartan products currently in stock range from Rs 202 to Rs 920 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Orion 10mg Tablet at Rs 202. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Olmesartan are available in Pakistan?

Olmesartan is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Omsana (Hilton Pharma Ltd), Orion (Ferozsons Laboratories Limited) and Olesta (Searle Company Limited).

Do I need a prescription for Olmesartan?

Yes. Olmesartan is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Olmesartan be used during pregnancy?

It must not be used during pregnancy and is not recommended while breastfeeding.

Are all Olmesartan brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Olmesartan in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Olmesartan brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 19 products containing Olmesartan from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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