KP Wellness
12:24 PM (edited) - Public
Olmesartan medoxomil is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist used to treat high blood pressure.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olmesartan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olmesartan
KP Wellness
12:16 PM (edited) - Public
olmesartan, at its starting dose, is more effective than the starting doses of the other ARBs tested in reducing cuff DBP in patients with essential hypertension
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11588406
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1524-6175.2001.01136.x/pdf
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11588406
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1524-6175.2001.01136.x/pdf
KP Wellness
12:13 PM - Public
Diuretics
NSAIDs
Potassium
Potassium-sparing diuretics
http://hypertension.emedtv.com/olmesartan/drug-interactions-with-olmesartan.html
NSAIDs
Potassium
Potassium-sparing diuretics
http://hypertension.emedtv.com/olmesartan/drug-interactions-with-olmesartan.html
KP Wellness
12:10 PM - Public
GENERALLY AVOID: Moderate-to-high dietary intake of potassium, especially salt substitutes, may increase the risk of hyperkalemia
Alcohol can increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of olmesartan. You should avoid alcohol while taking olmesartan.
This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious, possibly fatal interactions may occur:
potassium sparing water tablets (diuretics)
potassium supplements
potassium-containing salt substitutes
lithium.
http://drugs.webmd.boots.com/drugs/drug-340-OLMESARTAN+MEDOXOMIL.aspx
Alcohol can increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of olmesartan. You should avoid alcohol while taking olmesartan.
This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious, possibly fatal interactions may occur:
potassium sparing water tablets (diuretics)
potassium supplements
potassium-containing salt substitutes
lithium.
http://drugs.webmd.boots.com/drugs/drug-340-OLMESARTAN+MEDOXOMIL.aspx
KP Wellness
12:03 PM - Public
GENERALLY AVOID: Moderate-to-high dietary intake of potassium, especially salt substitutes, may increase the risk of hyperkalemia
http://www.drugs.com/food-interactions/hydrochlorothiazide-olmesartan.html
http://www.drugs.com/food-interactions/hydrochlorothiazide-olmesartan.html
KP Wellness
12:00 PM - Public
FDA pregnancy category D. Do not use olmesartan if you are pregnant.
http://www.drugs.com/mtm/olmesartan.html
http://www.rxlist.com/benicar-hct-drug/patient-images-side-effects.htm
http://www.drugs.com/mtm/olmesartan.html
http://www.rxlist.com/benicar-hct-drug/patient-images-side-effects.htm
KP Wellness
11:49 AM (edited) - Public
The blood pressure medication is called olmesartan and it is also known as Benicar, Benicar HCT, Azor, and Olmetec.
Symptoms mimicking gluten sensitivity (celiac disease) may occur in some patients treated with olmesartan , a commonly prescribed angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB).
One patient, for example, had lost 125 lbs, Murray said, and many patients were given steroids to help suppress the inflammation in their intestines.
In the current analysis, all 22 patients (13 women) experienced diarrhea and weight loss at the time of presentation, while nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bloating, and fatigue were also present in most patients. The diarrhea was chronic,
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/Hypertension/33414
Symptoms mimicking gluten sensitivity (celiac disease) may occur in some patients treated with olmesartan , a commonly prescribed angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB).
One patient, for example, had lost 125 lbs, Murray said, and many patients were given steroids to help suppress the inflammation in their intestines.
In the current analysis, all 22 patients (13 women) experienced diarrhea and weight loss at the time of presentation, while nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bloating, and fatigue were also present in most patients. The diarrhea was chronic,
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/Hypertension/33414
KP Wellness
11:50 AM (edited) - Public
Olmesartan Use Associated With GI Disorder That Mimics Celiac Disease - Forbes -
“the great majority of patients on this medication (olmesartan) do not need to do anything.”
http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryhusten/2012/06/21/olmesartan-use-associated-with-gi-disorder-that-mimics-celiac-disease/
“the great majority of patients on this medication (olmesartan) do not need to do anything.”
http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryhusten/2012/06/21/olmesartan-use-associated-with-gi-disorder-that-mimics-celiac-disease/
KP Wellness
11:50 AM (edited) - Public
Blood Pressure Drug Olmesartan Linked to GI Side Effects, Celiac Disease.
Olmesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker, or ARB, a popular class of drugs used to treat high blood pressure.
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/blood-pressure-drug-olmesartan-linked-gi-side-effects/story?id=16620314
Olmesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker, or ARB, a popular class of drugs used to treat high blood pressure.
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/blood-pressure-drug-olmesartan-linked-gi-side-effects/story?id=16620314
KP Wellness
11:10 AM - Public
A gentle reminder to all healthcare line professional, Giving right medication to the right patient is extremely important, Methyldopa is not Mardopar. This is what happened In my Hospital recently.~~*22.03.2012
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