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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Nov 23, 2024 | 4:29 PM IST
Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet belongs to the class of antihypertensive medicines used in the treatment of high blood pressure. This medicine also helps reduce the chances of heart problems such as heart attack and stroke. It is a combination medicine which suppress the contraction of blood vessels and promote smooth blood flow. It also alters the response to nerve impulses in the heart thereby making the heart pump blood easier. Common side effects include headache, nausea, dizziness, stomach upset, and weakness.
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About Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet

Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet belongs to the class antihypertensive agents used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It may also be used to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in future. High blood pressure is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high leading to hypertension. Symptoms of high blood pressure include headache, dizziness, nose bleed, changes in vision, chest pain, weakness and dyspnoea (shortness of breath).

Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet is a combination of two high blood pressure-lowering medicines: Telmisartan and Metoprolol succinate. Telmisartan belongs to the class of drugs called Angiotensin II receptor antagonists that works by blocking the angiotensin II receptor, relaxing the blood vessels and lowering the blood pressure. Metoprolol succinate belongs to the class of drugs known as beta-blockers which reduces blood pressure by allowing the blood to flow more smoothly. Together, Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet helps in reducing the raised blood pressure. 

Take Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet as prescribed. You are advised to take Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, stomach pain, and slow heart rate. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Try not to stop taking it on your own as it may cause a sudden increase the blood pressure, chest pain or heart attack. Consult your doctor before starting Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption with Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.

Uses of Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Medicinal Benefits

Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet is a combination of two blood pressure-lowering medicines: Telmisartan and Metoprolol succinate. Telmisartan belongs to the class of drugs called Angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the angiotensin II receptor, thereby relaxing the blood vessels and lowering the blood pressure. Metoprolol succinate belongs to the class of drugs known as beta-blockers. It helps to reduce blood pressure by allowing the blood to flow more smoothly. Together, Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet helps in lowering blood pressure to normal.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Weakness
  • Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
  • Decreased blood pressure
  • Cold extremities
  • Increased potassium levels in the blood (hyperkalemia)
  • Dizziness

Drug Warnings

Do not take Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet if you are allergic to telmisartan or metoprolol succinate. Inform your doctor if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors, aliskiren, quinidine, disopyramide, or other blood pressure-lowering medicines. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet. Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet is not recommended for children. Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet may cause dizziness and tiredness, so drive or operate heavy machinery only if you are alert. Keep your doctor informed if you have kidney or liver diseases, biliary obstruction, heart problems, low blood pressure, diabetes, elevated potassium levels, blood circulation problems, asthma, COPD, metabolic acidosis, phaeochromocytoma, slow heart rate, psoriasis, myasthenia gravis, or prinzmetal angina.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet may have interaction with medicines used to treat pain (aspirin, ibuprofen), anti-seizure (pregabalin), heart-related medicines (digoxin, flecainide), anti-depression drugs (lithium, fluvoxamine, sertraline, fluoxetine), and drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction (sildenafil).

Drug-Food Interactions: Maintain low salt and low-fat diet while taking Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet. Avoid consuming food rich in potassium, such as potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet may have interactions with disease conditions such as diabetes, renal dysfunction (kidney disease), pulmonary disease, alcoholism, congestive heart failure (heart disease), hypotension (low blood pressure) and liver disease.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ASPIRIN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • PREGABALIN
  • DIGOXIN
  • FLECAINIDE
  • LITHIUM
  • FLUVOXAMINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • FLUOXETINE
  • SILDENAFIL

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • You are advised to consume low salt and low-fat diet while taking Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet.
  • Regular exercise is also recommended to complement treatment with Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet.
  • Eat a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise.
  • Managing stress with meditation, yoga, massage would also help in treating high blood pressure.

Special Advise

  • Regularly monitor blood pressure levels to prevent hypotension (low blood pressure).
  • Get up slowly while rising from a lying or sitting position as Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet may cause dizziness.
  • Keep your doctor informed about your health/disease conditions and the medicines you are taking.

Disease/Condition Glossary

High blood pressure (hypertension): It is a condition in which the blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels leading to hypertension. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when blood supply to the heart is blocked). Additionally, high blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. Symptoms of high blood pressure include headache, dizziness, nose bleed, changes in vision, chest pain, weakness and dyspnoea (shortness of breath). However, most of the time, the signs and symptoms of hypertension are none.

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Alcohol

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You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet as it might cause increased dizziness. Alcohol intake might interfere with the working of Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

It is not recommended to take Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet while you are pregnant. Please consult your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

It is not recommended to take Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet while you are breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will decide whether Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet can be given to breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet may cause dizziness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease.

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Children

Unsafe

Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Kala Amb Industrial Area, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh
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FAQs

Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet belongs to the class antihypertensive agents used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It may also be used to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in future.
Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet contains Telmisartan and Metoprolol Succinate. Telmisartan works by blocking the angiotensin II receptors. Angiotensin II constricts the blood vessels, so by blocking its effect, Telmisartan allows the blood vessels to relax and widen. Metoprolol Succinate helps to reduce blood pressure by allowing the blood to flow more smoothly. Together, Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet helps in reducing the blood pressure to normal.
Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet may cause a slow heart rate (bradycardia). A minor fluctuation should not be a worry; however, if a slow heart rate continues and you begin to feel unwell, speak with your doctor.
Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet may alter potassium levels. Therefore, inform your doctor if you are taking food rich in potassium, such as potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements.
Please do not stop taking Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. Continue taking Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet.
Orthostatic hypotension could be a side-effect of Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet. Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking, instead lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better. People taking Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet are advised to monitor their blood pressure levels regularly to avoid unpleasant events.
Use Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet cautiously in patients with kidney impairment, liver disease, or heart conditions. Caution is advised while driving as it can cause dizziness. Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet must not be used after the expiry date and take it as advised by the doctor.
Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet can cause dizziness. So, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
While using Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet, it is advised to follow a low-salt, low-fat diet. Regular exercise is recommended to support its effectiveness. A balanced diet with whole grains, vegetables, and fruits is beneficial. Avoid smoking and alcohol, and aim to maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise. Managing stress through meditation, yoga, or massage can also help control high blood pressure.
You are not recommended to stop taking Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet even if you feel better as it can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke. Take Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet for as long as it is advised by your doctor. If you experience any difficulty while taking Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet, please consult your doctor.
Store Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet at room temperature, below 30°C. Protect from heat and light. Keep it out of reach of children.
The side effects of Genusartan MT 40mg/50mg Tablet include headache, nausea, weakness, dizziness, decreased blood pressure, and slow heart rate. However, please consult the doctor if the condition worsens.

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