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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
WINBP 40MG TABLET is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). Additionally, it is used to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke and kidney problems. It contains Olmesartan, which relaxes blood vessels and allows the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently. It may cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, nausea, indigestion, diarrhoea, stomach ache, gastroenteritis, and upper respiratory infections. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

OLMESARTAN-40MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Nicholas Piramal India Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About WINBP 40MG TABLET

WINBP 40MG TABLET belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin II receptor antagonists that are used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). Additionally, WINBP 40MG TABLET is used to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke and kidney problems.  Hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood exerts high blood pressure against the walls of the blood vessels. Due to this, the heart has to work harder to pump the supply of blood in the whole body. On the other hand, heart attack or stroke occurs due to blocked blood flow to the heart or brain, respectively.

WINBP 40MG TABLET contains Olmesartan, an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin, thereby relaxing blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently.

You can take WINBP 40MG TABLET with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets based on your medical conditions. You may experience dizziness, headache, nausea, indigestion, diarrhoea, stomach ache, gastroenteritis, and upper respiratory infections in more cases. Most of these side effects of WINBP 40MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor has told you. WINBP 40MG TABLET is not for pregnant women as its use during your pregnancy can cause injury and even death to your unborn baby. It is not known whether WINBP 40MG TABLET passes into breast milk or not. Please consult your doctor, and your doctor will decide if you will take WINBP 40MG TABLET while using WINBP 40MG TABLET breastfeeding together. Do not consume alcohol with WINBP 40MG TABLET as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure.

Uses of WINBP 40MG TABLET

WINBP 40MG TABLET is used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). The detailed uses of WINBP 40MG TABLET are as follows:

  • lowers high blood pressure: WINBP 40MG TABLET relaxes blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow and helping to lower blood pressure.
  • Protects heart and kidneys: WINBP 40MG TABLET helps to reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney problems caused by long-term high blood pressure.
  • Supports overall heart health: WINBP 40MG TABLET reduces the strain on the heart, improving its function and helping it work more efficiently.

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Directions for Use

  • WINBP 40MG TABLET can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow WINBP 40MG TABLET as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

WINBP 40MG TABLET is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist that blocks the action of a hormone called angiotensin I in the body that causes narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure-lowering high blood pressure by widening and relaxing blood vessels. WINBP 40MG TABLET is used to treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective.

How WINBP 40MG TABLET Works

WINBP 40MG TABLET contains Olmesartan, an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin, thereby relaxing blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of WINBP 40MG TABLET

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of WINBP 40MG TABLET as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include fainting or fast heartbeat. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

WINBP 40MG TABLET is not recommended for people who have allergic with WINBP 40MG TABLET have impaired kidney function, diabetes, liver problems, pregnant women, or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women.  WINBP 40MG TABLET may increase the risk of low blood pressure when taken with alcohol. Besides this, it is contraindicated in low blood pressure (hypotension), cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping of blood flow to the heart), and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). Avoid intake of potassium supplements with WINBP 40MG TABLET as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to have a regular check of your potassium level. Taking WINBP 40MG TABLET with painkillers can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduces the efficacy of WINBP 40MG TABLET.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Winbp 40 Tablet:
Using aliskiren together with olmesartan may increase the risk of serious side effects (kidney problems, low blood pressure, and high potassium levels in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Winbp 40 Tablet with Aliskiren is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, they can be taken if advised by a doctor. You should seek medical attention if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat.It is crucial that you continue to consume enough fluids while taking these medications. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Winbp 40 Tablet:
Using Winbp 40 Tablet with Potassium chloride may increase Potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Winbp 40 Tablet together with Potassium chloride may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is important to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these medications. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Olmesartan medoxomilPotassium citrate
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How does the drug interact with Winbp 40 Tablet:
Coadministration of Winbp 40 Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood, which can lead to kidney failure, muscular paralysis, and abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Winbp 40 Tablet together with potassium citrate may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is essential to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these medications. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Winbp 40 Tablet:
Taking ramipril together with olmesartan may increase the risk of side effects (blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and a condition called Hyperkalemia - high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Winbp 40 Tablet with ramipril may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Winbp 40 Tablet:
Coadministration of Winbp 40 Tablet with enalapril can elevate the risk of adverse effects such as low blood pressure, kidney impairment, and hyperkalemia (high blood potassium). Hyperkalemia can cause kidney failure, strong paralysis, abnormal heart rhythm, and cardiac arrest in extreme instances. If you are elderly, dehydrated, or have renal disease, diabetes, or severe heart failure, you are more prone to develop hyperkalemia while taking these medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Winbp 40 Tablet together with enalapril may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, contact your doctor immediately if you experience signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia, such as nausea, vomiting, confusion, numbness, tingling in hands and feet, and irregular heartbeat. It is advised to limit the intake of potassium-rich foods like tomatoes, bananas, mangoes, beans, and potassium-containing supplements. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Winbp 40 Tablet:
Winbp 40 Tablet when combined with benazepril may cause low blood pressure, kidney problems, and may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Winbp 40 Tablet with benazepril may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Winbp 40 Tablet:
Coadministration of Winbp 40 Tablet with lisinopril may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Winbp 40 Tablet together with lisinopril may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Winbp 40 Tablet:
Coadministration of Winbp 40 Tablet with perindopril may cause low blood pressure, kidney problems, and may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Winbp 40 Tablet together with perindopril may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Winbp 40 Tablet:
Taking Amiloride with Winbp 40 Tablet can elevate potassium levels in the blood. (High potassium levels can cause hyperkalemia, which can lead to kidney failure, muscular paralysis, abnormal heart rhythm, and cardiac arrest in extreme cases).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking amiloride with Winbp 40 Tablet may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is important to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these medications. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Olmesartan medoxomilPotassium iodide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Winbp 40 Tablet:
Coadministration of Winbp 40 Tablet with potassium iodide may increase potassium levels in the blood. (High potassium levels can cause hyperkalemia, which can lead to kidney failure, muscular paralysis, abnormal heart rhythm, and cardiac arrest in extreme cases).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Winbp 40 Tablet together with potassium iodide may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is important to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these medications. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with BMI 19.5-24.9.
  • Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet and minimize eating processed foods as they contain more sodium. Try to replace salt with spices or herbs to add flavour to the food.
  • Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation, then immediately contact your doctor.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood.
  • Chronic stress may also cause high blood pressure. Therefore, avoid stress by chain your expectations, the way you react in certain situations, and making time for yourself to do activities that you enjoy.
  • Do regular exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help you to lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol while taking WINBP 40MG TABLET as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure and cause adverse effects such as dizziness, fainting, light-headedness, or headache.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

WINBP 40MG TABLET is unsafe to use during pregnancy since it affects the fetus. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting WINBP 40MG TABLET.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

The safe use of WINBP 40MG TABLET in breastfeeding mothers has not yet been established. So, it should be used in breastfeeding women only when prescribed by a doctor.

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Driving

Caution

WINBP 40MG TABLET may cause dizziness or tiredness in some people. So, make sure you are not affected before driving or operating machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take WINBP 40MG TABLET with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. WINBP 40MG TABLET is not recommended for patients with severe liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Take WINBP 40MG TABLET with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. WINBP 40MG TABLET is not recommended for patients with severe kidney disease.

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Children

Caution

WINBP 40MG TABLET is not recommended for children below 6 years as the safety and effectiveness in children not established.

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Heart

Safe if prescribed

WINBP 40MG TABLET is safe for use in heart patients if recommended by the physician.

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Geriatrics

Safe if prescribed

WINBP 40MG TABLET is safe for use in elderly patients if recommended by the doctor.

FAQs

WINBP 40MG TABLET is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and prevention of heart attack and stroke.

WINBP 40MG TABLET is a type of blood pressure-lowering medicine called an angiotensin receptor blocker. WINBP 40MG TABLET relaxes and widens your blood vessels. This lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.

No, you are advised to inform your doctor and monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before stopping the WINBP 40MG TABLET. Depending upon your current blood pressure readings, there is a possibility your doctor may lower your medicine dosage and not recommend to discontinue it.

WINBP 40MG TABLET may interact with potassium supplements resulting in hyperkalemia (high level of potassium in the blood). It may cause severe adverse effects such as irregular heartbeat, muscle paralysis, and kidney failure.

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

401, LSC, C-Block, Mohan Place Saraswati Vihar Delhi DL 110034 In
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