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Olpress M 50 Tablet ER

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:00 AM (IST)
Olpress M 50 Tablet ER 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.
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General Information

Contains

Olmesartan Medoxomil (20mg)+ Metoprolol Succinate (50mg)

Marketer

Arche Medichem Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

It is advised to take Olpress M 50 Tablet ER 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 Olpress M Tablet ER

Benefits of Olpress M Tablet ER

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Olpress M 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 Olpress M Tablet ER

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 Olpress M
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Upset stomach
  • Taste change
  • Weakness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Cold extremities
  • Increased potassium level in blood
  • Numbness of extremity
  • Slow heart rate
  • Decreased blood pressure
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
  • Breathlessness
  • Abdominal pain
  • Increased triglyceride level in blood
  • Increased uric acid level in blood

How to use Olpress M Tablet ER

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. Olpress M 50 Tablet ER is to be taken with food.

How Olpress M Tablet ER works

Olpress M 50 Tablet ER is a combination of two blood-pressure lowering medicines: Olmesartan Medoxomil and Metoprolol Succinate.

Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Olpress M 50 Tablet ER for the treatment of high blood pressure.
  • Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes.
  • It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause sudden increase in your blood pressure.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Olpress M 50 Tablet ER.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Olpress M 50 Tablet ER 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

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Olpress M 50 Tablet ER is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Olpress M 50 Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Olpress M 50 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Olpress M 50 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Olpress M 50 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Olpress M 50 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Frequently asked questions

Though it is rare, falls may occur with the use of Olpress M 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.
Yes, Olpress M 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 Olpress M 50 Tablet ER and may adjust its dose accordingly.
No, you should not consume alcohol after taking Olpress M 50 Tablet ER. Alcohol may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effects of this medicine and lead to low blood pressure.
Yes, headache is one of the side effects of Olpress M 50 Tablet ER. Take rest and drink plenty of water and ask a pharmacist to recommend a suitable painkiller. If the headache continues, speak with your doctor.
Yes, Olpress M 50 Tablet ER may cause constipation. Try to eat a well-balanced diet with lots of fibre and drink plenty of water. Do not take any laxatives without consulting your doctor.
Nausea and vomiting are some of the common side effects of this medicine. Eat smaller, more frequent meals to reduce the feeling of nausea. Avoid food that is salty, spicy, fried, or fatty.
Making lifestyle changes while taking Olpress M 50 Tablet ER can help the medicine work better. 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.

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Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

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References

  1. Olmesartan medoxomil. Parsippany, New Jersey: Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.; 2009. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  2. Metoprolol succinate. Södertälje, Sweden: AstraZeneca AB; 1992 [revised 2010]. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  3. Drugs.com. Metoprolol Succinate. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  4. Olmesartan Medoxomil & Metoprolol Succinate ER [Patient Information Sheet]. Haridwar, Uttarakhand: TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD; 2021. [Accessed 28th Sept. 2023] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

I am a patient of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
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Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.

Some times I had lot of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.
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Name: Arche Medichem Pvt Ltd
Address: 2210-A SF, TURKMAN GATE NEW DELHI North East DL 110006 IN

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