DESCRIPTION

Olmetor 40 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attacks and stroke. This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes. Olmetor 40 Tablet may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food during the day or at night. However, try to take it at about the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. This medicine is tolerated well by most patients and has few side effects. Dizziness, particularly after the first dose, is known to occur in some people. This may be associated with headache. Let your doctor know if this bothers you or does not go away. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.

INTRODUCTION

In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Olmetor 40 Tablet lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. It 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. In Heart failure Heart failure means your heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. The most common symptoms are breathlessness, tiredness, and swelling in your legs, ankles, abdomen, and other parts of your body. Olmetor 40 Tablet lowers your blood pressure which makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and is, therefore, effective treatment for heart failure. This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthily and keeping active) to help this medicine be effective. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better. In Prevention of heart attack and stroke Olmetor 40 Tablet lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Keep taking this medicine regularly.

USE OF

Hypertension (high blood pressure) | Heart failure | Prevention of heart attack and stroke

BENEFITS

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. Olmetor 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

FACTBOX 

Chemical Class::Synthetic imidazole derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::CARDIAC|Action Class::Angiotensin receptor blockers(ARB)

HOW TO USE

Olmetor 40 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes the blood vessel by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : UNSAFE – Olmetor 40 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Olmetor 40 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. – Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Olmetor 40 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. – Driving : UNSAFE – Olmetor 40 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. – Kidney : CAUTION – Olmetor 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Olmetor 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment. – Liver : CAUTION – Olmetor 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Olmetor 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild liver disease.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of Olmetor 40 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Diarrhea | Dizziness | Flu-like symptoms | Headache | Indigestion | Nausea | Runny nose | Sore throat | Stomach pain

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

UNSAFE

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LACTATION INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

KIDNEY INTERACTION

CAUTION

LIVER INTERACTION

CAUTION

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FAQ

Q. Can I feel dizzy after taking Olmetor 40 Tablet?::: Yes, the use of Olmetor 40 Tablet can make you feel dizzy. This may occur when you suddenly get up from a lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.| Q. How long does it take for Olmetor 40 Tablet to work?::: You may notice a decrease in your blood pressure effectively within 2 weeks of starting Olmetor 40 Tablet. However, it may take about 8 weeks to see the full benefits of this medicine.| Q. What are some lifestyle changes to make while using Olmetor 40 Tablet?::: Making lifestyle changes while taking Olmetor 40 Tablet can boost your health. Avoid smoking, as smoking increases your risk of having a heart attack and stroke. If you are overweight or obese, try to lose weight. You should maintain a healthy diet by including fruits and vegetables in your meals. Regular exercise can make your heart strong and reduce the risk of a heart attack.| Q. Does Olmetor 40 Tablet have a diuretic?::: Olmetor 40 Tablet does not have a diuretic. Olmetor 40 Tablet is a medicine used to lower high blood pressure. It belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). These medicines lower blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. When prescribed by a doctor, Olmetor 40 Tablet can also be combined with a diuretic for providing additional benefit in the reduction of blood pressure.| Q. At what time of the day should you take Olmetor 40 Tablet?::: Your doctor may suggest to take your first dose before bedtime, considering that this medicine can make you feel dizzy. After the very first dose you can take Olmetor 40 Tablet at any time of the day. It is important to take this medicine at the same time every day.| Q. For how long do I need to take Olmetor 40 Tablet? Is it safe to take long term?::: You may have to take Olmetor 40 Tablet life long. Olmetor 40 Tablet controls high blood pressure but does not cure it. Do not stop taking it even if your blood pressure is well controlled. Olmetor 40 Tablet is generally considered safe to be taken for long term. In some cases, long-term use may adversely affect the kidneys and the kidneys may not function as they should. Therefore, to keep a track of how well your kidneys are working, your doctor may prescribe regular blood tests to check urea, creatinine and potassium levels.| Q. Can Olmetor 40 Tablet cause weight gain?::: No, Olmetor 40 Tablet does not cause weight gain. However, in very rare cases, chronic diarrhea with substantial weight loss may occur. If a patient develops diarrhea while taking Olmetor 40 Tablet and no other cause of diarrhea can be deduced, then the doctor may advise the patient to discontinue it immediately and recommend another medicine.| Q. Can I take Olmetor 40 Tablet before surgery?::: Your doctor may advise you to stop taking Olmetor 40 Tablet 24 hours before surgery. This is because Olmetor 40 Tablet can further reduce your blood pressure when used with anesthetics. So, tell your doctor that you are taking Olmetor 40 Tablet if you will be given general anesthetics (medicines that put you to sleep) or are scheduled to have any surgery.

DISCLAIMER

The Contents of this website & medicine description are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of a disease or medical condition. Please consult a physician or doctor for the treatment and/or management of any disease or medicalconditioin without delay.