What is OLSAVAS M?
- OLSAVAS M contains active ingredients, Metoprolol and Olmesartan
- Metoprolol belongs to a group of drugs called beta blockers
- Olmesartan belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin-II receptor antagonists
What OLSAVAS M is used for?
It is used
- for the treatment of essential hypertension (high blood pressure)
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Talk to your doctor before taking OLSAVAS M, if you:
- are allergic (hypersensitive) to metoprolol or olmesartan or any of the other ingredients in the medicine
- had heart failure, have poor circulation or very low blood pressure
- have a very slow heart rate (less than 50 beats per minute)
- have or have had breathing difficulties or lungs problems
- have diabetes
- suffer from Pheochromocytoma
- have severe liver problems
- have an overactive thyroid
- This medicine is not recommended in pregnant women, as it may cause serious harm to your baby
- Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding or planning to become pregnant
- It is not recommended with the age below 6 years
If OLSAVAS M are to be combined with the medicines listed below, you must consult your doctor:
- calcium antagonists e.g. verapamil and diltiazem
- centrally acting agents e.g. clonidine
- digitalis glycosides (digoxin)
- catecholamine depleting drugs (e.g. reserpine, monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors)
- colesevelam hydrochloride
- Always take OLSAVAS M exactly as your doctor has told you
- Tablets to be swallowed whole, not to be crushed, chewed or broken
If you take more OLSAVAS M
- If you take more OLSAVAS M than you should or if a child accidentally swallows some, go to your doctor or nearest emergency department immediately
If you forget to take OLSAVAS M
- If you forget a dose, take your normal dose on the following day as usual. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
If you stop taking OLSAVAS M
- It is important to continue to take this medicine unless your doctor tells you to stop
Like all medicines, OLSAVAS M can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
- Central Nervous System: Reversible mental depression progressing to catatonia, an acute reversible syndrome characterized by disorientation for time and place, short-term memory loss, emotional lability, clouded sensorium, and decreased performance on neuropsychometrics
- Hematologic: Agranulocytosis, nonthrombocytopenic purpura, thrombocytopenic purpura
- Hypersensitive Reactions: Laryngospasm, respiratory distress
- Keep out of the reach and sight of children
- Do not use OLSAVAS M after the expiry date
- Store at room temperature (15-25ºC)
Disclaimer:
The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
ALTERNATE SALTS
Rs.129.00
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip Mfr: Alkem Laboratories Ltd