Olmezest Beta 50 Tablet ER

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Active Ingredient	Olmesartan Medoxomil (20mg) + Metoprolol Succinate (50mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
User Rating	4.5
User Reviews	365

FAQ

Does Olmezest Beta 50 increase potassium levels in the body?

Yes, Olmezest Beta 50 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 Olmezest Beta 50 and may adjust its dose accordingly.

How to reduce the feeling of nausea and vomiting after taking Olmezest Beta 50?

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 Olmezest Beta 50 cause constipation?

Yes, Olmezest Beta 50 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.

Can I take alcohol after taking Olmezest Beta 50?

No, you should not consume alcohol after taking Olmezest Beta 50. 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 Olmezest Beta 50?

Making lifestyle changes while taking Olmezest Beta 50 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.

Does taking Olmezest Beta 50 increase the risk of falls?

Though it is rare, falls may occur with the use of Olmezest Beta 50. 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.

I am experiencing a headache, is it due to Olmezest Beta 50?

Yes, headache is one of the side effects of Olmezest Beta 50. Take rest and drink plenty of water and ask a pharmacist to recommend a suitable painkiller. If the headache continues, speak with your doctor.

What if you forget to take Olmezest Beta Tablet ER?

If you miss a dose of Olmezest Beta 50, 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.

Olmezest Beta 50 Tablet ER Reviews

Olmezest Beta 50 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 Olmezest Beta 50 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 Olmezest Beta 50 Tablet ER Works

Olmezest Beta 50 is a combination of two blood-pressure lowering medicines: Olmesartan Medoxomil and Metoprolol Succinate.

How to Use Olmezest Beta 50 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. Olmezest Beta 50 is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Olmezest Beta 50 Tablet ER

In Hypertension (high blood pressure): Olmezest Beta 50 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 Olmezest Beta 50 Tablet ER

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Olmezest Beta 50 Tablet ER Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Olmezest Beta 50 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Olmezest Beta 50.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Olmezest Beta 50 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.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Olmezest Beta 50 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Olmezest Beta 50 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Olmezest Beta 50 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Liver ^CAUTION

Olmezest Beta 50 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Olmezest Beta 50 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
You have been prescribed Olmezest Beta 50 for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause sudden increase in your blood pressure.
Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes.