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Indications and Usage for Benicar. Benicar is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions.
The FDA approved Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil) in 2002 to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is manufactured and marketed by Japanese drug maker Daiichi Sankyo. Benicar can be used alone or in combination with other drugs to help lower a patientâs blood pressure by keeping blood vessels dilated (open). Close-up view of hypertension a.k.a high blood pressure. Benicar is part of the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) drug class.