Benicar
Formulated to alleviate arterial constriction to support long-term cardiovascular performance and target peripheral vasodilation.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Olmesartan Medoxomil
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg · 20mg · 40mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Benicar, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Benicar vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Benicar details
- Condition
- Hypertension
- Alternative names
- olmesartan medoxomil
- Therapeutic class
- Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- ARB
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; concurrent use of aliskiren in diabetics
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; cough
- Moderate side effects
- hyperkalaemia; diarrhoea; fatigue
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Daiichi Sankyo
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Lithium; NSAIDs; Potassium Supplements
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over six years and adults.
Serious side effects
sprue-like enteropathy, requires immediate medical attention; severe hypotension, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate arterial constriction to support long-term cardiovascular performance and target peripheral vasodilation.
Mechanism of action
Blocks the binding of vasoconstricting angiotensin II at AT1 receptor sites within vascular smooth muscle tissue.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: Highly teratogenic. Avoid during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Benicar is the originator brand name, made by Daiichi Sankyo. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Daiichi Sankyo.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Olmesartan Medoxomil is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.