Benicar

Benicar is an antihypertensive medication that has Olmesartan as its active substance.

This medication for oral use is indicated for the treatment of individuals with high blood pressure, since it blocks the vasoconstrictor effects of an enzyme called angiotesin, stabilizing blood pressure.

Benicar indications

Hypertension.

Benicar Price

The Benicar box of 40 mg containing 10 tablets costs approximately 13 reais, the box of 20 mg medicine containing 30 tablets costs approximately 37 reais.

Side effects of Benicar

Dizziness; back pain; bronchitis; diarrhea; Headache; elimination of blood in the urine; increased blood glucose; upper airway infection; sinusitis; rhinitis; pharyngitis; cold symptoms.

Contraindications for Benicar

Pregnancy risk D; lactating women; History of angiodema; children under 18; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.

How to use Benicar

Oral use

Adult

• Initially administer 20 mg once daily. Patients who need an additional reduction in blood pressure after 2 weeks of treatment should administer 40 mg once daily.