See the DrugPatentWatch profile for Olmesartan
What other names does olmesartan go by?
Olmesartan is also sold under several brand names and listed under specific generic/trade naming conventions. The most common brand name in many markets is:
- Benicar
People may also see it written as olmesartan medoxomil (this is the drug form used in most products), so the “other name” you’ll run into often is:
- Olmesartan medoxomil
Why do you see “olmesartan medoxomil” instead of just “olmesartan”?
Many references and prescriptions use the full generic chemical form, olmesartan medoxomil, because it’s the form formulated in the tablet. The active drug is olmesartan, but the medication name commonly includes “medoxomil” in labeling and drug databases.
How can you find alternate names on your pill bottle or prescription?
Look for either:
- The brand name (for example, Benicar), or
- The full generic name (for example, olmesartan medoxomil), often followed by the strength (e.g., 5 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg).
If you share the exact wording from your bottle (including dose and whether it says “medoxomil”), I can match it to the most likely listed names.
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