StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet
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Introduction To StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet
StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet is a medicine used for treating high blood pressure. By lowering the blood pressure, it helps in preventing future heart attack and stroke. Early treatment with this medicine also improves chances of survival in patients of heart attack.
It is advised to take StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet with food at a fixed time each day to maintain consistent levels of medicine in the blood. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor's advice while taking this medicine.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, headache, decreased blood pressure, weakness, and increased potassium level in blood. It is advised to avoid potassium rich food and supplements while taking this medicine. It may cause dizziness, avoid driving or rise slowly from the sitting position. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, blood sugar level, kidney functioning, urea, or electrolytes level during the treatment.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.
Uses of StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Benefits of StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet is a combination medicine that contains two active ingredients,
Amlodipine and Metoprolol Succinate. Both of the medicines in this combination
work to lower blood pressure but in different ways. Together they help to
relax blood vessels, reduce heart rate and make it easier for your heart to
pump blood around your body. This lowers blood pressure.
If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart
attack, stroke or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as
prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from
taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You
should also make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and
staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.
Side effects of StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Olmo M
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Upset stomach
- Taste change
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Cold extremities
- Numbness of extremity
- Increased potassium level in blood
- Slow heart rate
- Decreased blood pressure
How to use StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet works
StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet 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.
Quick tips
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You have been prescribed StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
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Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes.
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It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
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Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause sudden increase in your blood pressure.
Safety Advice
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet if I’m pregnant?
StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet 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.
BreastfeedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Can I take StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet if I’m breastfeeding?
StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
AlcoholUNSAFE
Is drinking alcohol while taking StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet safe?
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet.
DrivingUNSAFE
Can I drive after taking StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet?
StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
KidneyCAUTION
Can I take StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet if I have/had kidney diseases?
StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.
LiverCAUTION
Can I take StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet if I have/had liver diseases?
StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of StayHappi Olmesartan Medoxomil+Metoprolol Succinate 20mg/25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
References
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Written By:
Dr Advikka Ridhy
MBBS
RMO, Aster MIMS
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