Olesta Tablets 40mg

The active ingredient in Olesta Tablets 40mg is Olmesartan 40mg, an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). This tablet is made by Searle Company Limited and is prescribed for high blood pressure. This pack contains 10 tablets.

What is Olesta Tablets 40mg used for?

Olesta Tablets 40mg is prescribed for high blood pressure. Keeping pressure under control lowers the risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney damage.

How does Olesta Tablets 40mg work?

It relaxes and widens blood vessels, slows the heart, or helps the body pass extra salt and water, so the heart has less resistance to push against and pressure falls.

Side effects of Olesta Tablets 40mg

Many people take Olesta Tablets 40mg without any trouble. When side effects do occur they are usually mild, and may include:

• Dizziness, especially when standing up quickly
• Tiredness or headache
• Swollen ankles or flushing
• Dry cough or a slow heartbeat, depending on the type
• Passing urine more often

Seek urgent help for swelling of the face or throat, fainting, chest pain or very slow pulse.

Before you take Olesta Tablets 40mg

• Take Olesta Tablets 40mg every day, even when you feel well; do not stop suddenly.
• Stand up slowly and drink fluids in hot weather.
• Avoid in pregnancy unless your doctor says otherwise; tell them if you are planning a baby.
• Tell your doctor about kidney disease, asthma, diabetes or other tablets you take.
• Have your blood pressure checked regularly.

How to store Olesta Tablets 40mg

Keep it in its original pack in a cool, dry place below 30°C, away from sunlight and moisture. Always keep medicines where children cannot reach them.

Order Olesta Tablets 40mg online from Sargodha

SargodhaBazar.pk is an online pharmacy and grocery store based in Sargodha. You can order Olesta Tablets 40mg here and have it delivered the same day in Sargodha, or within 2 to 3 working days anywhere in Pakistan. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as your doctor has advised.

Olesta Tablets 40mg: common questions

This page gives general information only and is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Follow the dose that was prescribed for you and read the leaflet in the pack.