OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET
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Product introduction
OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET is a medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attacks and stroke. This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes.
OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food during the day or at night. However, try to take it at about the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse.
Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. This medicine is tolerated well by most patients and has few side effects. However, some may experience side effects like dizziness, cough, diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, and runny nose, particularly after the first dose. Let your doctor know if this bothers you or does not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.
OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food during the day or at night. However, try to take it at about the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse.
Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. This medicine is tolerated well by most patients and has few side effects. However, some may experience side effects like dizziness, cough, diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, and runny nose, particularly after the first dose. Let your doctor know if this bothers you or does not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.
Uses of Olmighty Tablet
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
- Heart failure
Side effects of Olmighty Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Olmighty
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Flu-like symptoms
- Headache
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Runny nose
- Sore throat
- Stomach pain
- Blood in urine
- Chest pain
How to use Olmighty Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Olmighty Tablet works
OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes the blood vessel by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment. Use of OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment. Use of OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild liver disease.
No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild liver disease.
What if you forget to take Olmighty Tablet?
If you miss a dose of OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
- Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
- Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
- It may increase the level of potassium in the blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana fruit juice, coconut water, and broccoli.
- Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
- Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
- Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
- Do not take OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Synthetic imidazole derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Olmighty Tablet for?
Hypertension *
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*Hypertension (high blood pressure)
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
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Average
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What were the side-effects while using OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET?
No Side Effec*
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*No Side Effect
How do you take Olmighty Tablet?
With food
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Please rate OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET on price
Expensive
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FAQs
Can I feel dizzy after taking OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET?
Yes, the use of OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET can make you feel dizzy. This may occur when you suddenly get up from a lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
How long does it take for OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET to work?
You may notice a decrease in your blood pressure effectively within 1 weeks of starting OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET. However, it may take about 2 weeks to see the full benefits of this medicine.
What are some lifestyle changes to make while using OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET?
Making lifestyle changes while taking OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET can boost your health. Avoid smoking, as smoking increases your risk of having a heart attack and stroke. If you are overweight or obese, try to lose weight. You should maintain a healthy diet by including fruits and vegetables in your meals. Regular exercise can make your heart strong and reduce the risk of a heart attack.
Does OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET have a diuretic?
OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET does not have a diuretic. OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET is a medicine used to lower high blood pressure. It belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). These medicines lower blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. When prescribed by a doctor, OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET can also be combined with a diuretic for providing additional benefit in the reduction of blood pressure.
At what time of the day should you take OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET?
Your doctor may suggest to take your first dose before bedtime, considering that this medicine can make you feel dizzy. After the very first dose you can take OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET at any time of the day. It is important to take this medicine at the same time every day.
For how long do I need to take OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET? Is it safe to take long term?
You may have to take OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET life long. OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET controls high blood pressure but does not cure it. Do not stop taking it even if your blood pressure is well controlled. OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET is generally considered safe to be taken for long term. In some cases, long-term use may adversely affect the kidneys and the kidneys may not function as they should. Therefore, to keep a track of how well your kidneys are working, your doctor may prescribe regular blood tests to check urea, creatinine and potassium levels.
Can OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET cause weight gain?
No, OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET does not cause weight gain. However, in very rare cases, chronic diarrhea with substantial weight loss may occur. If a patient develops diarrhea while taking OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET and no other cause of diarrhea can be deduced, then the doctor may advise the patient to discontinue it immediately and recommend another medicine.
Can I take OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET before surgery?
Your doctor may advise you to stop taking OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET 24 hours before surgery. This is because OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET can further reduce your blood pressure when used with anesthetics. So, tell your doctor that you are taking OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET if you will be given general anesthetics (medicines that put you to sleep) or are scheduled to have any surgery.
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