Olmesartan is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease. It is a reasonable initial treatment for high blood pressure

It is a angiotensin II receptor antagonist and works by blocking the effects of angiotensin II.

Use in pregnancy may harm the baby and use when breastfeeding is not recommended.

Medical uses

Olmesartan is used for the treatment of hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that the benefits of olmesartan continue to outweigh its potential risks when used for the treatment of patients with high blood pressure according to the drug label.