Olmy M 50mg Tablet 10'S

Introduction About OLMY M 50MG TABLET

OLMY M 50MG TABLET is a combination of Metoprololand Olmesartan which belongs to
the group of medicines called Antihypertensive agents. It is used to manage
hypertension (high blood pressure). It can also be used to reduce the risk of
heart attack (myocardial infarction), stroke, chest pain (angina) and uneven
heartbeat (arrhythmia).

Before taking OLMY M 50MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have any liver or
kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have diabetes, thyroid
problems, asthma, poor blood circulation, psoriasis, allergic reactions or gout
as a precaution.

OLMY M 50MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe low blood
pressure, uncontrollable heart failure or heart block. It is also not suitable
for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women as it may cause serious harm to the
growing baby.

The most common side effects of taking this medicine are low blood pressure,
slow or fast heart rate, cold hands and feet, headache, dizziness, nausea,
diarrhoea, constipation, sore throat, cough, high blood cholesterol levels and
swollen ankles. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.

Uses Of OLMY M 50MG TABLET

• Manage Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Prevents heart attack, stroke, angina (chest pain) and arrhythmia (uneven heartbeat)

How OLMY M 50MG TABLET Works

OLMY M 50MG TABLET is an antihypertensive medicine. It relaxes the blood vessels
supplying the heart and various other organs of the body. This allows blood to
flow more smoothly across the blood vessels. It also reduces the heart rate and
force of contraction of heart muscles. Collectively, these actions reduce the
strain on the heart and helps the heart to pump more blood with less pressure.

How to use OLMY M 50MG TABLET

Take OLMY M 50MG TABLET as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine with
a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you
depending upon your age, body weight and health condition. Do not stop taking
this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Side Effects Of OLMY M 50MG TABLET

Common

• feeling faint or dizzy while standing up
• slow or rapid heart rate
• loss of balance, fainting
• cold hands and feet
• headache, dizziness
• nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, stomach pain
• shortness of breath even with mild physical activity
• tiredness
• sore throat, runny nose, cough, flu-like symptoms
• back pain, joint pain
• urinary tract infections
• swelling of ankles and legs (edema)
• increased blood cholesterol levels
• increased liver enzymes levels
• increased blood uric acid levels

Uncommon

• chest pain
• weight gain
• depression
• concentration problems, nightmares
• inability to sleep
• drowsiness
• tingling in the skin
• rashes
• increased sweating, fluid retention
• muscle cramps
• spinning sensation

Rare

• dry mouth, hair loss
• nervousness, anxiety
• visual disturbances
• dry or irritated eyes
• impotence or other sexual dysfunctions
• bending of penis on erection (peyronie’s syndrome)
• increased blood potassium levels
• kidney problems

Stop taking OLMY M 50MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you
experience any of the following side effects:

• severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips, mouth, or throat which can lead to difficulty in breathing or swallowing)

How To Manage Side Effects

!### Constipation

Eat plenty of fibre rich foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and cereals.
Drink plenty of fluids. Exercise more regularly. Consult your doctor if this
side effect bothers you.

!### Dizziness Or Drowsiness

Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any tools or
machines completely while you are feeling dizzy. Do not consume excessive
alcohol, as it could aggravate your dizziness. Consult your doctor if your
dizziness worsens.

Headache

Rest and relax. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids such as
water or electrolytes. Applying a pain-relieving balm on your forehead can be
beneficial. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your
headache. Consult your doctor if your headache worsens.

!### Nausea And Vomiting

Take OLMY M 50MG TABLET with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to simple
meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. Consult your doctor if your nausea
worsens.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

ContraindicatedOLMY M 50MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it may cause
serious harm to the growing foetus. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking
OLMY M 50MG TABLET if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning to
have a baby. If you become pregnant while undergoing therapy with this medicine,
stop taking it and consult your doctor immediately.

!### Breastfeeding

ContraindicatedOLMY M 50MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Therefore,
consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Use with CautionDo not drive or handle any heavy tools or machines if you experience dizziness
or drowsiness after taking OLMY M 50MG TABLET.

!### Alcohol

Consult your doctorAvoid consum
you feel dizzier and drowsier.

!### Kidney

Use with CautionOLMY M 50MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems
(such as kidney transplant, narrowing of renal arteries). Therefore, consult
your doctor before taking it.

!### Liver

Consult your doctorOLMY M 50MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver
impairment (such as cholestasis, jaundice, biliary obstruction). It should be
used with caution in patients with mild to moderate liver problems. Therefore,
consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedDo not take OLMY M 50MG TABLET if you are allergic to Metoprolol or Olmesartan.

!### Lungs

ContraindicatedOLMY M 50MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe asthma or
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice
before taking it.

!### Heart Disease

Consult your doctorOLMY M 50MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe heart
problems (such as heart block, uncontrollable heart failure, sick sinus syndrome
or a very slow or uneven heartbeat). It should be used with caution in patients
with other heart problems (such as a recent heart attack, or angina attack,
irregular heart rhythm, enlarged heart muscles, or surgery in the heart within
the last 4 months). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

Others

OLMY M 50MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you:

• are in shock caused due to poor blood circulation
• have poor blood circulation caused due to blockage in the blood vessels
• have a very low blood pressure
• have metabolic acidosis (too much acidity in blood)
• have unmanageed phaeochromocytoma (tumor present in adrenal glands)
• have diabetes related kidney problems

Before taking OLMY M 50MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you:

• have diabetes
• are prone to allergic reactions very often (such as even for insect bites)
• have thyrotoxicosis (increased thyroid hormones in the body)
• have problems in blood circulation around the body (especially in fingers, arms and feet)
• have psoriasis (white scaly patches on the skin)
• are going to undergo an operation
• have primary hyperaldosteronism (problems in adrenal gland)
• are severely dehydrated (due to diarrhea, vomiting or excess sweating)
• have hyperkalemia (high blood potassium levels)

Use in pediatrics:

OLMY M 50MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged
below 18 years). Therefore, consult your doctor for advice.

Use in geriatrics:

OLMY M 50MG TABLET should be used with caution in the elderly patients.
Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking OLMY M 50MG TABLET inform to your doctor, if you are taking any of
these medicines:

• other medicines used to manage elevated blood pressure (such as aliskiren, captopril, enalapril, lisinopril, verapamil, diltiazem, losartan, valsartan, clonidine, moxonidine, methyldopa, rilmenidine, propafenone)
• lithium, St. John’s wort (medicines used to manage depression)
• potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics such as spironolactone, triamterene or amiloride (used to retain or increase potassium levels in the body)
• non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (used for pain relief) such as indomethacin, celecoxib, sulindac, ibuprofen, aspirin
• colesevelam (a medicine used to manage high blood cholesterol levels)
• antacids (medicines used to neutralize stomach acid) Ex. aluminium hydroxide, magaldrate
• medicines that can depress the brain such as barbiturates (Ex. phenobarbital)
• medicines used to manage depression (such as fluoxetine, paroxetine, bupropion)
• medicines used to manage mental illnesses (such as thioridazine)
• antihistamines (used to manage allergic reactions) such as diphenhydramine
• medicines used to manage malaria (such as hydroxychloroquine, mefloquine)
• ritonavir (a medicine used to manage HIV infection)
• terbinafine (a medicine used to manage fungal infection)
• cimetidine (a medicine used to manage stomach ulcers)
• medicines used to manage uneven heartbeat (such as digoxin, disopyramide, quinidine or amiodarone)
• adrenaline (a medicine used to stimulate heart functions)
• phenylpropanolamine (a medicine used to reduce the swelling of the nasal mucosa)
• beta blockers used for glaucoma (such as timolol, pindolol, labetalol)
• ergotamine (a medicine used for migraine headache)
• medicines used to manage angina (such as nitroglycerin)
• anaesthetics (used to cause numbness or loss of sensation) such as lidocaine, sevoflurane, halothane
• medicines used to manage diabetes (such as insulin, metformin, glimepiride, teneligli
• rifampicin (a medicine used to manage tuberculosis)
• alpha blockers (used to manage high blood pressure and benign prostatic hyperplasia) such as prazosine, tamsulosin, terazosin, doxazosin

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally took more OLMY M 50MG TABLET, consult your
doctor immediately. Overdosage may cause low blood pressure, decreased
heartbeat, dizziness, problems in breathing, vomiting, feeling faint and fits.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Metoprolol, Olmesartan
Pharmacological Category	:	Beta blockers, Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker
Therapeutic Indication	:	Hypertension
Dosage Forms	:	Capsule, Tablet

More Information

• Keep OLMY M 50MG TABLET out of reach of children
• Store OLMY M 50MG TABLET at room temperature

FAQs About OLMY M 50MG TABLET

Q: What are the uses of OLMY M 50MG TABLET?

A: OLMY M 50MG TABLET is used to manage hypertension. It can also be used to
manage the risk of heart attack, stroke, angina and arrhythmia.

Q: What type of a medicine is OLMY M 50MG TABLET?

A: OLMY M 50MG TABLET is an antihypertensive medicine. It slows down your
heartbeat and reduces force of contraction of the heart. It also relaxes the
blood vessels supplying the heart and various other organs of the body.
Collectively, it reduces the strain on the heart and helps the heart to pump
blood more smoothly with less pressure.

Q: What happens when I stop taking OLMY M 50MG TABLET?

A: Do not stop taking OLMY M 50MG TABLET without consulting your doctor as your
blood pressure may raise once again. Make sure to take OLMY M 50MG TABLET for
the stipulated duration recommended by your doctor to achieve maximum results.

Q: What is the best time to take OLMY M 50MG TABLET?

A: OLMY M 50MG TABLET can be taken with or without meals. Your doctor will
decide the best time for you to take OLMY M 50MG TABLET based on your age, body
weight and disease condition.

Q: What to do if I forgot to take a dose of OLMY M 50MG TABLET?

A: If you forgot to take a dose of OLMY M 50MG TABLET, take it as soon as you
remember. However, if it is time for the next dose of OLMY M 50MG TABLET, skip
the missed dose and take the next one regularly. Do not take a double dose of
OLMY M 50MG TABLET to compensate the missed ones.

Q: What precautions should be followed while taking OLMY M 50MG TABLET?

A: Before taking OLMY M 50MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have any liver or
kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have diabetes, asthma
thyroid problems, asthma, low blood pressure, poor blood circulation or
dehydration as a precaution. Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or
breastfeeding. Regularly visit your doctor and take all the necessary blood test
recommended by your doctor without fail.

Q: Can I consume alcohol while taking OLMY M 50MG TABLET?

A: Avoid consum
you feel dizzier and drowsier.

Q: What happens if I accidentally take more OLMY M 50MG TABLET?

A: If you or anyone else accidentally took more OLMY M 50MG TABLET, consult your
doctor immediately. Overdosage may cause low blood pressure, decreased
heartbeat, problems in breathing, vomiting, feeling faint and fits.

Q: Can I take OLMY M 50MG TABLET daily?

A: Take OLMY M 50MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Your doctor will
evaluate your health condition and suggests whether can you take OLMY M 50MG
TABLET every day or not.

Q: Is OLMY M 50MG TABLET safe to use in diabetic patients?

A: OLMY M 50MG TABLET may alter the blood sugar levels in your body. Therefore,
it is necessary to inform your doctor if you have diabetes before taking OLMY M
50MG TABLET as a precaution. Your doctor will closely monitor you blood sugar
levels to avoid the risk of side effects.

Q: What are the side effects of OLMY M 50MG TABLET?

A: The most common side effects of taking this medicine are low blood pressure,
slow or fast heart rate, cold hands and feet, headache, dizziness, nausea,
diarrhoea, constipation, sore throat, cough, high blood cholesterol levels and
swollen ankles. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.

Q: Can I stop taking OLMY M 50MG TABLET once my symptoms subside?

A: No. Do not stop taking OLMY M 50MG TABLET without consulting your doctor. As
hypertension is a chronic condition, long term management may be necessary to
control its symptoms. Therefore, take OLMY M 50MG TABLET as advised by your
doctor for the stipulated duration. Premature discontinuation of therapy may
increase your blood pressure once again.

Q: Can OLMY M 50MG TABLET be taken during pregnancy?

A: GBNKEYWORD] is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it may cause
serious harm to the growing foetus. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking
it. If you accidentally become pregnant while undergoing therapy with OLMY M
50MG TABLET, stop taking it and consult your doctor immediately.

Q: IsOLMY M 50MG TABLET safe to use in kidney disease?

A: OLMY M 50MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney
problems. Your doctor will access your health condition and suggest a suitable
dose for you.

Q: Can the use of OLMY M 50MG TABLET affect the liver?

A: Yes. OLMY M 50MG TABLET may affect the way your liver work. It can elevate
the levels of certain liver enzymes in your body. Therefore, it is strictly not
recommended for use in patients with severe liver diseases. It should be used
with caution in patients with other minor liver problems. Consult your doctor
before taking it.

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Kidney Function Test