Olesta Tablets 20mg

Olesta Tablets 20mg contains Olmesartan 20mg, an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). Made by Searle Company Limited, it is prescribed for high blood pressure. Pack size: 10 tablets.

Uses of Olesta Tablets 20mg

Olesta Tablets 20mg 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.

How Olesta Tablets 20mg 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.

Possible side effects

Most people get on well with Olesta Tablets 20mg. 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.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.