Olmesar-M 50 Tablet ER-10 tablet er

Introduction Olmesar-M 50 Tablet ER is a medicine used for treating high blood pressure. By lowering the blood pressure, it helps in preventing future heart attack and stroke. Early treatment with this medicine also improves chances of survival in patients of heart attack. This medicine should be taken regularly with food at a fixed time each day. Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine work better. Dizziness may occur as a side effect in some patients but this gets better with time. Uses of Olmesar-M Tablet ER Hypertension (high blood pressure) Olmesar-M Tablet ER side effects Common Nausea Diarrhea Constipation Stomach upset Taste change Weakness Dizziness Headache Cold extremities Numbness of extremity Increased potassium level in blood Slow heart rate Decreased blood pressure How to use Olmesar-M Tablet ER Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Olmesar-M 50 Tablet ER is to be taken with food. How Olmesar-M Tablet ER works Olmesar-M 50 Tablet ER is a combination of two blood-pressure lowering medicines: Olmesartan Medoxomil and Metoprolol Succinate. Olmesartan Medoxomil is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels. Metoprolol Succinate is a beta blocker which works specifically on the heart to reduce heart rate and lower blood pressure. Together they allow the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently. Olmesar-M Tablet ER related warnings Alcohol UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Olmesar-M 50 Tablet ER Taking Metoprolol with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Olmesar-M 50 Tablet ER is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. Lactation SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Olmesar-M 50 Tablet ER is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Driving UNSAFE Olmesar-M 50 Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Kidney CAUTION Olmesar-M 50 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Olmesar-M 50 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment. Liver CAUTION Olmesar-M 50 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Olmesar-M 50 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.