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Dehydration involves volume depletion, which can predispose patients starting olmesartan medoxomil (Olmetec) to symptomatic low blood pressure, especially after the first dose; volume and/or sodium depletion should be corrected before treatment.
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- OLMETEC film-coated tabletsDaiichi Sankyo UK Limited · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 19Document updated
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