This is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a combination of medicines that helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It also helps to reduce chances of future heart attack and stroke. This medicine should be used along with a proper diet, salt restriction, and regular exercise for best results. It should be taken in the morning with food to avoid frequent urination at night. This medicine may cause dehydration, so it is better to take plenty of fluids. Inform doctor if you develop extreme thirst or muscle weakness. Some patients may develop swelling of ankle as a side effect of using this medicine. It may also produce dizziness initially, but this improves with time.
Uses / Indications:
Hypertension
Interactions / Warnings:
UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with It Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It 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 It 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 It may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. It may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive. Kidney CAUTION It should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of It may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of It is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Liver CAUTION It should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of It may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Side Effects:
Ankle swelling Headache Dizziness Tiredness Palpitations Sleepiness Increased blood uric acid Glucose intolerance Taste change Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk) Stomach upset Altered blood lipids
How to use:
To be used as directed by physician
How it works:
It 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.
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