Generic name: olmesartan [ OL-me-SAR-tan ]
Brand name: Benicar
Dosage form: oral tablet (20 mg; 40 mg; 5 mg)
Drug class:Angiotensin receptor blockers
What is olmesartan?
Olmesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (sometimes called an ARB).
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children at least 6 years old. It is sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications.
Olmesartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use if you are pregnant. Stop using olmesartan and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
If you have diabetes, do not take olmesartan with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
Before taking this medicine
You should not take olmesartan if you are allergic to it.
If you have diabetes, do not use olmesartan together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
You may also need to avoid taking olmesartan with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
a heart condition other than one being treated with olmesartan;
kidney disease; or
if you are on a low salt diet.
Do not use if you are pregnant. Stop using the medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Olmesartan can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester.
If you plan to get pregnant, ask your doctor for a safer medicine to use before and during pre...
