Olmetec and Cardiac arrest - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cardiac arrest is reported as a side effect among people who take Olmetec (olmesartan medoxomil), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lipitor, and have Type 2 diabetes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cardiac arrest when taking Olmetec. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 7,816 people who have side effects when taking Olmetec from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Olmetec?

Olmetec has active ingredients of olmesartan medoxomil. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 7,904 Olmetec users. Check the latest studies of Olmetec.

What is Cardiac arrest?

Cardiac arrest is found to be associated with 2,225 drugs and 2,513 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cardiac arrest.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Sep, 03, 2026

7,816 people reported to have side effects when taking Olmetec.
Among them, 40 people (0.51%) have Cardiac arrest.

Among these 40 people:

How long have people been on Olmetec when they have Cardiac arrest? *

What is the gender of people who have Cardiac arrest when taking Olmetec? *

female: 50 %
male: 50 %

What is the age of people who have Cardiac arrest when taking Olmetec? *

What are other drugs people take besides Olmetec? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cardiac arrest? *

Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 4 people, 10.00%
Diarrhea: 4 people, 10.00%
Acute Kidney Failure: 4 people, 10.00%
Lactic Acidosis (low ph in body tissues): 4 people, 10.00%
Anaphylaxis (serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death): 3 people, 7.50%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 3 people, 7.50%
Loss Of Consciousness: 3 people, 7.50%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 3 people, 7.50%
Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action): 3 people, 7.50%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 3 people, 7.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Type 2 Diabetes: 5 people, 12.50%
Diabetes: 3 people, 7.50%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 3 people, 7.50%
Neuromuscular Blockade Reversal: 3 people, 7.50%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 2 people, 5.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 5.00%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 2 people, 5.00%
Cerebral Infarction (less blood supply to brain resulting tissue damage): 2 people, 5.00%
Carotid Artery Disease: 2 people, 5.00%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 2 people, 5.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Cardiac arrest (2,513 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on olmesartan medoxomil (the active ingredients of Olmetec) and Olmetec (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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