Olmesartan Medoxomil (20mg)+ Metoprolol Succinate (50mg)
It is advised to take Olmax-M 20mg/50mg Tablet ER with food at a fixed time each day to maintain consistent levels of medicine in the blood. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, headache, decreased blood pressure, weakness, and increased potassium level in blood. It is advised to avoid potassium rich food and supplements while taking this medicine. It may cause dizziness, avoid driving or rise slowly from the sitting position. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, blood sugar level, kidney functioning, urea, or electrolytes level during the treatment.Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Olmax-M
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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. Olmax-M 20mg/50mg Tablet ER is to be taken with food.
Olmax-M 20mg/50mg Tablet ER is a combination of two blood-pressure lowering medicines: Olmesartan Medoxomil and Metoprolol Succinate.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Olmax-M 20mg/50mg Tablet ER.
Olmax-M 20mg/50mg 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.
Olmax-M 20mg/50mg 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.
Olmax-M 20mg/50mg Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Olmax-M 20mg/50mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Olmax-M 20mg/50mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.
Olmax-M 20mg/50mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Olmax-M 20mg/50mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Though it is rare, falls may occur with the use of Olmax-M 20mg/50mg Tablet ER. This may be due to instability while walking or a fall in blood pressure while standing up. The risk may be higher in elderly patients. Therefore, they need to be more careful and should be monitored.
Yes, Olmax-M 20mg/50mg Tablet ER may result in hyperkalemia (increased potassium level), especially in patients with reduced kidney function and with already high potassium levels. Your doctor may monitor your potassium level before and during the treatment with Olmax-M 20mg/50mg Tablet ER and may adjust its dose accordingly.
No, you should not consume alcohol after taking Olmax-M 20mg/50mg Tablet ER. Alcohol may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effects of this medicine and lead to low blood pressure.
Yes, headache is one of the side effects of Olmax-M 20mg/50mg Tablet ER. Take rest and drink plenty of water and ask a pharmacist to recommend a suitable painkiller. If the headache continues, speak with your doctor.
Yes, Olmax-M 20mg/50mg Tablet ER may cause constipation. Try to eat a well-balanced diet with lots of fibre and drink plenty of water. Do not take any laxatives without consulting your doctor.
Nausea and vomiting are some of the common side effects of this medicine. Eat smaller, more frequent meals to reduce the feeling of nausea. Avoid food that is salty, spicy, fried, or fatty.
Making lifestyle changes while taking Olmax-M 20mg/50mg Tablet ER can help the medicine work better. Avoid smoking, as smoking increases your risk of having a heart attack and stroke. If you are overweight or obese, try to lose weight. You should maintain a healthy diet by including fruits and vegetables in your meals. Regular exercise can make your heart strong and reduce the risk of a heart attack.
