Olmesartan

(Olmetec® , Olmesartan medoxomil)

Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes - unlicensed
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
No information available. Due to lack of data, consider changing to an alternative medication for which other formulations are available.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Olmesartan medoxomil
Usual formulation brand names
Olmetec®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes
Modified release
No
Film coated
Yes
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
-
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Special
Are specials or imports available?
Special
Liquid strengths
Check with manufacturer
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Check with manufacturer
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Not recommended. Consider switching to an alternative angiotensin-II receptor inhibitor.
Notes
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