SPL Set ID: 8e0adf3d-7569-4909-bab1-5fed9578ad77
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Olmesartan medoxomil, USP a prodrug, is hydrolyzed to olmesartan during absorption from the gastrointestinal tract. Olmesartan is a selective AT 1 subtype angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Olmesartan medoxomil, USP is described chemically as 4-(1-Hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-2-propyl-1-2-(1H-5-tetrazolyl) biphenyl-4-ylmethyl] imidazole-5-carboxylic acid 5-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-dioxol-4-ylmethyl ester. Its molecular formula is C 29 H 30 N 6 O 6 and its structural formula is: Olmesartan medoxomil, USP is a white to off-white powder with a molecular weight of 558.58 g/mol. It is sparingly soluble in methanol; practically insoluble in water. Olmesartan Medoxomil Tablets, USP are available for oral use as film‑coated tablets containing 5 mg, 20 mg, or 40 mg of olmesartan medoxomil, USP and the following inactive ingredients: hydrogenated castor oil, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, talc, titanium dioxide, and (5 mg only) yellow iron oxide. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP. structure