Faster onset of action (BP reduction by as early as 2 weeks).
Have potent BP lowering and anti-inflammatory effects than telmisartan.
Provides sustained reduction of micro- and macrovascular events – Legacy Effect.
Switching to Olmesartan from Telmisartan has stronger BP lowering effect.
More effective in reducing urinary protein & has better renal protective action than those of other ARBs.
Olmesartan may have enhanced BP-lowering effects by improving renal ischemia in hypertensive CKD patients.
Olmesartan 20mg + Amlodipine 5mg Tablet Effectively reduces BP over 24 hours, including the morning hours when the risk for cardiovascular events is higher.