Olmesartan (Generic)

Generic Olmesartan is prescribed in the cases of high blood pressure in patients from 6 years old. Sometimes it is taken together with other effective hypertention medicines. It prevents blood vessels from narrowing, and that causes blood pressure lowering and a better blood circulation. Olmesartan belongs to angiotensin II receptor blockers decreasing the influence of angiotensin II that causes blood vessels narrowing.

At the market, Olmesartan is also sold as Olmetec, Golme, Benicar, WinBP, and Erastapex.

Olmesartan is an active agent of Benicar produced by Sankyo Pharmacituals Inc.