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On this episode, I discuss olmesartan (Benicar) pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, and pharmacokinetics.
Olmesartan can cause a unique GI adverse effect called enteropathy. I discuss this on this podcast episode.
Important monitoring parameters for olmesartan include potassium, renal function, and blood pressure.
Olmesartan has a longer half-life than losartan. I discuss how this might be advantageous in clinical practice.
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By Eric Christianson, PharmD; Pharmacology Expert and Clinical Pharmacist4.9
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On this episode, I discuss olmesartan (Benicar) pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, and pharmacokinetics.
Olmesartan can cause a unique GI adverse effect called enteropathy. I discuss this on this podcast episode.
Important monitoring parameters for olmesartan include potassium, renal function, and blood pressure.
Olmesartan has a longer half-life than losartan. I discuss how this might be advantageous in clinical practice.
Be sure to check out our free Top 200 study guide – a 31 page PDF that is yours for FREE!
NAPLEX Study Materials
BCPS Study Materials
BCACP Study Materials
BCGP Study Materials
BCMTMS Study Materials
Meded101 Guide to Nursing Pharmacology (Amazon Highly Rated)
Guide to Drug Food Interactions (Amazon Best Seller)
Pharmacy Technician Study Guide by Meded101

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