Uses, Side Effects, Price of Olmat MT 50 Tablet ER:

Olmat MT 50 tablet ER is a drug used to treat high blood pressure. By lowering blood pressure, it helps prevent future heart attacks and strokes. Early treatment with this drug also increases the chances of survival of heart attack patients.

It is recommended to take Olmat MT 50 tablets ER every day with a planned meal in order to maintain a constant level of the drug in the blood. Take it for as long as your doctor prescribes.Even if you are feeling well, do not stop taking it on your own, as high blood pressure often remains symptom-free. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Regular exercise, weight loss, and a healthy diet also help control blood pressure. Follow your doctor's instructions while taking this medicine.

Common side effects of this drug include nausea, diarrhoea, headache, low blood pressure, weakness, and increased levels of potassium in the blood.It is recommended to avoid foods and supplements high in potassium while taking this medicine. It can make you dizzy, make it difficult to drive, or make you slow to get up from a seated position. During treatment you may be asked to regularly check your blood pressure, blood sugar, kidney function, urea or electrolyte levels.

Tell your doctor before taking this medicine if you have liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.Also tell your doctor about other medicines you are taking, especially medicines to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.

USES OF Olmat MT 50 Tablet ER:

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

BENEFITS OF Olmat MT 50 Tablet ER:

In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Olmat MT 50 Tablet ER 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, Olmat MT 50 Tablet ER:

Most side effects do not require medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

• 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

Caution:

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Keep away from direct sunlight.

FAQ:

Q 1.Does taking Olmat MT 50 Tablet ER increase the risk of falls? Though it is rare, falls may occur with the use of Olmat MT 50 Tablet ER. This may be due to instability while walking or a fall in blood pressure while standing up. The risk may be higher in elderly patients. Therefore, they need to be more careful and should be monitored.

Q 2.Does Olmat MT 50 Tablet ER increase potassium levels in the body? Yes, Olmat MT 50 Tablet ER may result in hyperkalemia (increased potassium level), especially in patients with reduced kidney function and with already high potassium levels. Your doctor may monitor your potassium level before and during the treatment with Olmat MT 50 Tablet ER and may adjust its dose accordingly.

Q 3.Can I take alcohol after taking the Olmat MT 50 Tablet ER? No, you should not consume alcohol after taking Olmat MT 50 Tablet ER. Alcohol may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effects of this medicine and lead to low blood pressure.