Olmesartan
Olmesartan is used to treat hypertension, Benicar is the common brand name under the drug class called Angiotensin-receptor blockers. The recommended dosage of Olmesartan is 20 mg.
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| Olmesartan |
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Hypertension Drugs |
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Basic Medical Information |
| Common Brand Name |
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Benicar |
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| Drug Class |
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Angiotensin-receptor Blockers |
17.6% Hypertension Drugs have Angiotensin-receptor blockers
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| Legal Status |
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Rx -only |
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| Possible Side Effects |
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Dizziness, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Difficulty Breathing, Fainting, Light-headedness, Irregular Heartbeat, Muscle Pain |
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| Precautions & Contraindications |
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Heart Disease, Cirrhosis, Kidney Disease, Allergies, Pregnant, Breastfeeding, Dialysis |
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| Excretion |
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Renal, Biliary |
14.7% Hypertension Drugs have Renal Biliary |
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Dosage, Usage and Forms |
| Route of Administration |
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Oral |
82.4% Hypertension Drugs have Oral |
| Dosage |
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20 Mg |
6.1% Hypertension Drugs have 20 mg |
| Maximum daily dose |
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| Forms |
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Tablet |
64.7% Hypertension Drugs have Tablet |
| Tablet Formulations |
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5 Mg, 20 Mg, 40 Mg |
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Chemical Data |
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| Half Life (hours) |
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| Chemicals |
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Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen |
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| Formula |
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C29H30N6O6 |
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| Melting Point (C) |
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| Phase (solid/liquid) |
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Solid |
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