INTRODUCTION ABOUT OLMEZEST BETA 50MG TABLET

OLMEZEST BETA 50MG TABLET is a combination of Metoprolol and 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 OLMEZEST BETA 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.

OLMEZEST BETA 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 OLMEZEST BETA 50MG TABLET

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

HOW OLMEZEST BETA 50MG TABLET WORKS

OLMEZEST BETA 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.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take OLMEZEST BETA 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 OLMEZEST BETA 50MG TABLET

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking OLMEZEST BETA 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, teneligliptin, pioglitazone)
• 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 OLMEZEST BETA 50MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately. Overdosage may cause low blood pressure, decreased heartbeat, dizziness, problems in breathing, vomiting, feeling faint and fits.

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MORE INFORMATION

• Keep OLMEZEST BETA 50MG TABLET out of reach of children
• Store OLMEZEST BETA 50MG TABLET at room temperature