Daily Medication Pearl: Benicar (Olmesartan Medoxomil)

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Benicar (Olmesartan Medoxomil) is indicated for the treatment of hypertension.

Medication Pearl of the Day:Benicar (Olmesartan Medoxomil)

Indication: Benicar (Olmesartan Medoxomil) is an angiotensin II receptor blocker indicated for the treatment of hypertension, alone or with other antihypertensive agents, and is used to lower blood pressure.

Insight:

  • Dosing: Benicar (Olmesartan Medoxomil) can be taken at 20 mg to 40 mg daily.
  • Dosage forms: Benicar (Olmesartan Medoxomil) comes in dosage forms at 5 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg.
  • Adverse events (AEs): The most common AE in adult patients is dizziness.
  • Mechanism of action: Benicar (Olmesartan Medoxomil) works by blocking the vasoconstrictor effects of angiotensin II by selectively blocking the binding of angiotensin II to the angiotensin II receptor type 1 in vascular smooth muscle.
  • Manufacturer: Daiichi Sankyo

Source:

Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil) tablet label (fda.gov)

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