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Olmesartan is given orally as the ester prodrug Olmesartan medoxomil. After a dose the hypotensive effect lasts for 24 hours. Most of the hypotensive effect is apparent within 2 weeks.
The usual recommended starting dose of Olmesartan medoxomil is 10 mg tablet once a day. If blood pressure is not controlled, it may be increased to 20 mg once daily as an optimal dose. The dose may be increased to 40 mg once daily if required.
Route of Administration: Oral.
