Benicar

Active Ingredient(s): Olmesartan
FDA Approved: * April 25, 2002
Pharm Company: * SANKYO
Category: Blood Pressure

Olmesartan, sold under the trade name Benicar among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease.[1] It is a reasonable initial treatment for high blood pressure.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Versions are available as the combination olmesartan/hydrochlorothiazide and olmesartan/amlodipine.[1] Common side effects include dizziness, headaches, diarrhea, and back pain.[... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Benicar Sankyo;C12
Benicar 5 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 65597-101
Labeler:
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc
Benicar Sankyo;C14
Benicar 20 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 65597-103
Labeler:
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc
Benicar Sankyo;C15
Benicar 40 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 65597-104
Labeler:
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc
Benicar Sankyo;C15
Benicar 40 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 35356-216
Labeler:
Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply Dba Quality Care Products LLC
Benicar Sankyo;C14
Benicar 20 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 49999-815
Labeler:
Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply Dba Quality Care Products LLC
Benicar Sankyo;C14
Benicar 20 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated
NDC: 50090-0877
Labeler:
A-s Medication Solutions
Benicar Sankyo;C14
Benicar 20 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 51138-212
Labeler:
Med-health Pharma, LLC
Benicar Sankyo;C15
Benicar 40 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 51138-213
Labeler:
Med-health Pharma, LLC
Benicar Sankyo;C14
Benicar 20 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 52125-724
Labeler:
Remedyrepack Inc.
Benicar Sankyo;C14
Benicar 20 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated
NDC: 54569-5606
Labeler:
A-s Medication Solutions

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