About OLMESARTAN+METOPROLOL
METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN is a combination of blood pressure-lowering medicine, primarily used to treat high blood pressure. METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN contains Olmesartan (angiotensin receptor blocker) and Metoprolol (beta-blocker). Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery wall is high. As a result, it leads to heart diseases, irregular heartbeat, and other complications.
METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN is a combination of two medicines, namely: Olmesartan and Metoprolol, which together helps in lowering raised blood pressure effectively. Olmesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin, thereby relaxing blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently. Metoprolol (beta-blocker) helps in relaxing our blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. This lowers your blood pressure and helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective.
You can take METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN with food or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience headache, nausea, dizziness, increased potassium level, and low blood pressure. Most of these side effects of METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Let your doctor know about this, as it may cause a rise in blood pressure and can increase the risk of getting heart diseases and stroke. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any kidney or liver or heart disease or are diabetic. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please tell your doctor so that the dosage of METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN can be prescribed accordingly. It should not be given to the children less than 12 years of age. Do not use METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN if you have low blood pressure (hypotension), cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping of blood flow to the heart). Please tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or are allergic to METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN. Reducing the amount of table salt (sodium chloride) in your food often relieves the swelling of the body. It would be best if you had regular potassium and electrolytes level check ups while taking METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN for preventing any complications.
Uses of OLMESARTAN+METOPROLOL
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Medicinal Benefits
METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN is a combination of two medicines, namely: Olmesartan and Metoprolol, which together helps in lowering raised blood pressure effectively. Olmesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) which works by blocking the hormone angiotensin, thereby relaxing blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently. Metoprolol (beta-blocker) helps in relaxing our blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. This lowers your blood pressure and helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of OLMESARTAN+METOPROLOL
- Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
- Increased blood potassium level
- Cold extremities
- Gastrointestinal disturbances including nausea
- Fatigue
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Don't stop taking METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN without talking to your doctor first. Stopping METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN gradually may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure, cause chest pain, or a heart attack. Your doctor will lower your dose gradually over a period of time to help prevent these symptoms. You should not use METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN if you have a very slow heartbeat, asthma, serious heart condition (sick sinus syndrome), or any heart blockage. It should not be given to the children less than 12 years of age. Before taking METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN, you should tell the doctor if you have any muscle disorder (myasthenia gravis, rhabdomyolysis), breathing problem (COPD, bronchitis, emphysema), low blood sugar level (hypoglycaemia), low blood pressure (hypotension), depression, previous heart failure, liver/kidney disease, thyroid hormone disorder, adrenal gland cancer, or problems with circulation (Raynaud’s syndrome). Prolonged use of METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN may cause increased potassium level, so regular monitoring of serum potassium and electrolyte is essentially required.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN may interact with other beta-blockers (acebutolol, atenolol, bisoprolol, carteolol, esmolol, metoprolol, nadolol, nebivolol or sotalol), causing a dangerous drop in the heart rate. It also reacts with other anti-hypertensive drugs (aliskiren, amiloride, enalapril, captopril, quinapril), asthma medications (theophylline), potassium salts, pain killers (ibuprofen). If you are using these medicines, tell your doctor before taking METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN.
Drug-Food Interaction: METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN interact with grapefruit and protein-enriched foods. Using METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN together with ayurvedic, homoeopathy, unani, herbal supplements or any other OTC items may decrease the effects of METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN. Hence, it is better to maintain at least 2 hours gap between the administration of METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN and these products.
Drug-Disease Interaction: METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN should not be given to the people with high potassium level, electrolyte imbalance, low blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disease, asthma, cardiogenic shock (when the heart fails to pump
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeYou are recommended not to consume alcohol along with METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN to avoid unpleasant side-effects.
Pregnancy
unsafeMETOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN should not be taken until prescribed. METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN is a Category B pregnancy drug which is considered unsafe for pregnant women. METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN can have some harmful effects on the baby (foetus), Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast Feeding
safe if prescribedMETOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN is usually not recommended in breastfeeding mothers. Limited human data available suggests that the drug does not do any significant harm to the baby. Consume only if benefits outweigh risks.
Driving
unsafeIt is not recommended to drive after taking METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN as it may occasionally cause drowsiness or fatigue.
Liver
cautionMETOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
cautionMETOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
unsafeMETOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN is not recommended in children. The safety and efficacy of METOPROLOL+OLMESARTAN in children have not yet been established.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Keep your weight under control with BMI (Body Mass Index) 19.5-24.9.
- Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help you to lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.
- Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
- If you are taking alcohol then only one serving for women and two servings for men is advisable.
- Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
- Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spent time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
- Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation then immediately contact your doctor.
- Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil can help in lowering your elevated blood pressure.
Special Advise
- Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.
- Check your blood pressure regularly and make sure your blood pressure does go below than normal, consult your doctor when needed.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Hypertension: It is a chronic condition when blood pressure is too high. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Blood pressure is the measurement of the force that our heart uses to pump blood to all parts of the body. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when blood supply to the heart is blocked). Additionally, high blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. High blood pressure can be diagnosed with the help of a blood pressure monitor or sphygmomanometer. Systolic pressure is the pressure when the heart pumps blood out. On the other hand, diastolic pressure is the pressure when your heart is at the resting stage between heartbeats. If your blood pressure is 140/90 mm of Hg, it means the systolic pressure is 140 mm of Hg and, diastolic pressure is 90 mm of Hg. Ideal blood pressure should be between 90/60 mm of Hg and 120/80 mm of Hg.
