olmesartan medoxomil 5 MG Oral Tablet [Benicar]
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olmesartan medoxomil 5 MG Oral Tablet [Benicar]
5 MG · Oral Tablet · oral
A form of olmesartan medoxomil →
olmesartan medoxomil 5 MG Oral Tablet [Benicar] — Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), plain. Strength, form, class, interactions & more.
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Active ingredient
Classification
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), plainAngiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker
Drug interactions
Olmesartan medoxomil has several drug interactions that may affect its efficacy and safety.
- majorlithium — Risk of lithium toxicity
- majorNSAIDs — Reduced diuretic, natriuretic and antihypotensive effects; increased risk of renal toxicity
- majordual blockade of the renin-angiotensin system — Increased risk of renal impairment, hypotension, and hyperkalemia
- minorcolesevelam hydrochloride — Reduced systemic exposure and peak plasma concentration of olmesartan
- moderateantidiabetic drugs — Dosage adjustment may be required
- moderatecholestyramine and colestipol — Reduced absorption of thiazides
- majoragents increasing serum potassium — May result in hyperkalemia
- unknowncorticosteroids, ACTH — Intensified electrolyte depletion, particularly hypokalemia
Source: RxNorm + openFDA + RxClass + FAERS · 2026
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