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What is Benicar (Olmesartan - Oral) ?
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Who is the Manufacturer of Benicar? Physicians Tc.
What is Benicar Used For? Benicar is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It works by preventing the narrowing of blood vessels. High blood pressure reduction helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
How To Use Benicar
Take Benicar by mouth as prescribed, and learn proper usage. Consult your pharmacist. Be sure to follow the dosing instructions closely. Do not increase your dose, skip any doses or stop taking this without first consulting your doctor. Before using potassium supplements or salt substitutes, consult your doctor or pharmacist. It is important to continue taking Benicar even if you do not feel sick. Most people with high blood pressure do not have any symptoms.
Benicar Side Effects
Infrequent side effects such as dizziness, diarrhea, stomach upset, stuffed nose or dry mouth may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor. Unlikely to occur but report promptly: abdominal pain, persistent sore throat, muscle weakness, unusual fatigue, joint or muscle aches, fever, major change in the amount of urine eliminated. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to Benicar, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, breathing trouble. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Benicar Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, including: kidney or liver disease, congestive heart failure, diabetes, allergies (especially drug allergies). To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages which will aggravate these effects. Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness if Benicar causes you to feel dizzy. Caution is advised when Benicar is used in the elderly. They may be more sensitive to the effects of Benicar. Benicar can cause harm to a fetus and its use is not recommended during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using Benicar. It is not known if Benicar is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Benicar Drug Interactions
Before using Benicar, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of: ACE inhibitors (e.g., captopril, lisinopril), beta-blockers (e.g., atenolol, metoprolol), other heart drugs (e.g., digoxin), other high blood pressure medications, lithium, certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g., indomethacin), potassium-sparing "water pills (diuretics such as amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene), water pills (diuretics such as furosemide), potassium supplements (e.g., potassium chloride) or salt substitutes. Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products, diet aids) because they may contain ingredients that could increase your heart rate or blood pressure. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Benicar Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include unusually fast or slow heartbeat or dizziness.
Missed Benicar Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double-up the dose to catch up.
Benicar Storage
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.
| Generic and Namebrand Variations |
|---|
| Label Name | Unit | Package | Color | Shape | Flavor | NDC |
|---|
| Benicar 40mg Tablet |
Tab |
Blist Pack |
White |
Oval |
|
65597010410 |
| Benicar 40mg Tablet |
|
Bottle |
White |
Oval |
|
54868488500 |
| Benicar 40mg Tablet |
Tab |
Bottle |
White |
Oval |
|
65597010430 |
| Benicar 40mg Tablet |
Tab |
Bottle |
White |
Oval |
|
65597010490 |
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