Uses of Metoprolol+Olmesartan

The combination of Metoprolol + Olmesartan is used to treat 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).

Therapeutic Category

Metoprolol: Antihypertensive agents

Olmesartan: Antihypertensive agents

How Metoprolol+Olmesartan works

Metoprolol + Olmesartan 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.

Common side effects of Metoprolol+Olmesartan

• 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

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor:

• In case of accidental overdosage
• If you experience severe dizziness while standing up or changing position
  

Health Tips for Metoprolol+Olmesartan

• Follow the prescribed dosage and schedule provided by your doctor. Avoid increasing or decreasing the dosage without medical supervision
• It is generally advised to avoid consuming alcohol while taking these medications. Alcohol can intensify the blood pressure-lowering effects and may interact with the medications, potentially causing dizziness, drowsiness, or other adverse effects
• Metoprolol + olmesartan is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it may cause serious harm to the growing fetus. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. If you become pregnant while undergoing therapy with this medicine stop taking it and consult your doctor immediately