Olmepal M 20mg/25mg Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Albia Biocare
Active Ingredient	Olmesartan Medoxomil (20mg) + Metoprolol Succinate (25mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
User Rating	4.2
User Reviews	485

FAQ

I am experiencing a headache, is it due to Olmepal M 20mg/25mg?

Yes, headache is one of the side effects of Olmepal M 20mg/25mg. Take rest and drink plenty of water and ask a pharmacist to recommend a suitable painkiller. If the headache continues, speak with your doctor.

How to reduce the feeling of nausea and vomiting after taking Olmepal M 20mg/25mg?

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.

Does Olmepal M 20mg/25mg cause constipation?

Yes, Olmepal M 20mg/25mg 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.

Does Olmepal M 20mg/25mg increase potassium levels in the body?

Yes, Olmepal M 20mg/25mg 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 Olmepal M 20mg/25mg and may adjust its dose accordingly.

Does taking Olmepal M 20mg/25mg increase the risk of falls?

Though it is rare, falls may occur with the use of Olmepal M 20mg/25mg. 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.

Can I take alcohol after taking Olmepal M 20mg/25mg?

No, you should not consume alcohol after taking Olmepal M 20mg/25mg. Alcohol may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effects of this medicine and lead to low blood pressure.

What are some lifestyle changes to make while using Olmepal M 20mg/25mg?

Making lifestyle changes while taking Olmepal M 20mg/25mg 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.

What if you forget to take Olmepal M Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Olmepal M 20mg/25mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Olmepal M 20mg/25mg Tablet Reviews

Olmepal M 20mg/25mg 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.

It is advised to take Olmepal M 20mg/25mg 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.

How Olmepal M 20mg/25mg Tablet Works

Olmepal M 20mg/25mg is a combination of two blood-pressure lowering medicines: Olmesartan Medoxomil and Metoprolol Succinate.

How to Use Olmepal M 20mg/25mg Tablet

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. Olmepal M 20mg/25mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Olmepal M 20mg/25mg Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure): Olmepal M 20mg/25mg is a combination medicine that contains two active ingredients, Amlodipine and Metoprolol Succinate. Both of the medicines in this combination work to lower blood pressure but in different ways. Together they help to relax blood vessels, reduce heart rate and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This lowers blood pressure. If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should also make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.

Uses of Olmepal M 20mg/25mg Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Olmepal M 20mg/25mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Kidney ^CAUTION

Olmepal M 20mg/25mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Olmepal M 20mg/25mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Olmepal M 20mg/25mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Liver ^CAUTION

Olmepal M 20mg/25mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Olmepal M 20mg/25mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Olmepal M 20mg/25mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Olmepal M 20mg/25mg.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Olmepal M 20mg/25mg 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.

Quick Tips

You have been prescribed Olmepal M 20mg/25mg for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause sudden increase in your blood pressure.