Olmesartan Medoxomil

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Oct 31, 2023

Drug Details


Common Brands:

Benicar

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Angiotensin II receptor blocker

Forms:

Tablet

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

High blood pressure

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Olmesartan Drug Class

Olmesartan (all-mih-sahr-tan) is an angiotensin II receptor blocker.

Olmesartan Age Range

Olmesartan is approved for use in adults and children 6 years of age and older.