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MELSAR 40MG TABLET

MELSAR 40MG TABLET

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Rhythm Pharma India Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About Melsar-40 Tablet

Melsar-40 Tablet belongs to a group of medications called 'anti-hypertensives' primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure is a chronic (long-term) condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently at higher-than-normal levels. If left untreated, this condition can increase the risk of heart-related diseases like heart attack, heart failure, stroke, irregular heartbeat, and other complications.

Melsar-40 Tablet contains ‘Olmesartan medoxomil’, which is a prodrug hydrolyzed to olmesartan during absorption from the gastrointestinal tract. It is an angiotensin-II receptor blocker (ARB) that narrows the blood vessels, increasing the blood pressure; therefore, blocking angiotensin can result in the widening of the narrowed blood vessels. This effect allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels.

Take Melsar-40 Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Melsar-40 Tablet based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Melsar-40 Tablet are dizziness, headache, nausea, indigestion, diarrhoea, stomach pain, and sore throat. Most of these side effects of Melsar-40 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

Do not take Melsar-40 Tablet if you are allergic to ‘olmesartan medoxomil’ or any ingredients present in it. Melsar-40 Tablet should not be used in pregnant women, patients suffering from jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) or gallbladder blockage, patients having diabetes or kidney failure, and using blood pressure-lowering medicine containing aliskiren. Inform your doctor if you are taking potassium supplements or any other prescription or non-prescription drugs.

Uses of Melsar-40 Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Medicinal Benefits

Melsar-40 Tablet contains ‘Olmesartan medoxomil’, which belongs to the class of ‘antihypertensives’. It is primarily used to reduce high blood pressure. It is an angiotensin-II receptor blocker (ARB) that blocks the hormone angiotensin. Angiotensin narrows the blood vessels, increasing the blood pressure; therefore, blocking angiotensin can result in the widening of the narrowed blood vessels. This effect allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels, thus lowering blood pressure.

Directions for Use

Take Melsar-40 Tablet as advised by the doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Melsar-40 Tablet

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Indigestion
  • Diarrhea
  • stomach pain
  • Sore throat

Drug Warnings

Do not take Melsar-40 Tablet if you are allergic to ‘olmesartan medoxomil’ or any other ingredients present in it. Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, liver disease, heart problems, diabetes or kidney problems and take blood pressure-lowering medication containing aliskiren. Also, inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs and nutritional supplements. During treatment, seek medical attention if you experience severe, persistent diarrhoea and substantial weight loss. It is not used in children below 2 years of age or pregnant women and should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers.

Drug Interactions

Drug-drug interactions: Melsar-40 Tablet may interact with other antihypertensives (enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril, and aliskiren), potassium supplements, blood thinner (heparin), a medicine used to treat depression (lithium), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen, aceclofenac, and diclofenac), a lipid-lowering drug (colesevelam) and certain antacid (cimetidine, ranitidine).

Drug-food interactions: Melsar-40 Tablet may interact with high potassium-containing food and drinks. Also, alcohol should not be consumed while taking Melsar-40 Tablet .

Drug-disease interactions: Melsar-40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems, liver disease, heart failure or problems with your heart valves or heart muscle, diabetes, hyperkalemia (increased potassium levels in the blood), and adrenal gland problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • HEPARIN
  • LITHIUM
  • IBUPROFEN
  • ACECLOFENAC
  • DICLOFENAC
  • ALISKIREN
  • COLESEVELAM
  • ENALAPRIL
  • LISINOPRIL
  • RAMIPRIL
  • CIMETIDINE
  • RANITIDINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with a body mass index (BMI) of 19.5-24.9.
  • Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help you to lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.
  • Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.
  • Limit alcohol intake. One serving for women and two serving for men is advisable.
  • Quit smoking as it is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
  • Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spent time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
  • Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation, then immediately contact your doctor.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.

Special Advise

  • Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure and electrolyte levels in your blood at regular intervals while using Melsar-40 Tablet .
  • Melsar-40 Tablet may increase your potassium levels. Before using potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium, consult your doctor.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hypertension: It is a chronic (long-term) condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently at higher than normal levels. It occurs when the blood’s force against the wall of blood vessels is too high. This condition can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when the blood supply to the heart is blocked). Additionally, high blood pressure also causes damage to the brain, kidneys, and eyes. The risk of high blood pressure complications increases with the following: obesity, smoking, diabetes, alcohol intake, lack of physical activity, stress and kidney diseases.

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol should not be taken while using Melsar-40 Tablet . It may worsen the health condition.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Melsar-40 Tablet is a category C medicine and causes harmful effects to the fetus. So, it is not recommended to use in pregnant women.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Melsar-40 Tablet should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers. Consult your doctor before use.

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Driving

Caution

Melsar-40 Tablet may cause dizziness and affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

Melsar-40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases.

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Kidney

Caution

Melsar-40 Tablet should be used with extreme caution in patients with kidney diseases. Dose adjustments are necessary.

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Children

Caution

Melsar-40 Tablet is not recommended for use in children under 2 years of age. In children over 2, it should be used with caution and may require dose adjustments.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sri Villa, Sriram Nagar, Thangavel Nagar, Fairlands, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636016
Other Info - MEL0129

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FAQs

Melsar-40 Tablet is used to treat Hypertension (high blood pressure), a chronic (long-term) condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently at higher-than-normal levels.
Melsar-40 Tablet reduces elevated blood pressure. It is an angiotensin-II receptor blocker (ARB). It widens the narrowed blood vessels by blocking angiotensin (a hormone that narrows the blood vessels, increasing the blood pressure), therefore blocking angiotensin can result in widening of the narrowed blood vessels. This effect allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels, thus lowering blood pressure.
You should not discontinue using Melsar-40 Tablet without consulting your doctor. The doctor may monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before reducing the dose and gradually stopping the medicine.
Please inform your doctor before surgery if you are taking Melsar-40 Tablet as it needs to be stopped because it might lower the blood pressure further if taken along with general anaesthesia.
Melsar-40 Tablet is a category C medicine which may cause harmful effects on the fetus. So, it is not recommended to use in pregnant women.
If it is less than 2 hours since the missed dose, take the medicine. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, do not double the dose. Take the next dose as usual at a fixed time.
Melsar-40 Tablet can be safely taken as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. High blood pressure is a life-long condition, and you should not abruptly stop taking the medicine. Discontinuing Melsar-40 Tablet may lead to increased blood pressure with a high risk of heart attack and stroke in the future.
Eat a well-balanced diet and get regular exercise. Cut down on salt and unhealthy foods. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Manage stress by doing meditation.
Melsar-40 Tablet contains Olmesartan medoxomil, an angiotensin II receptor antagonist which belongs to the class of antihypertensives medicines.
Melsar-40 Tablet can be taken with or without food.
No, Melsar-40 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) that helps treat high blood pressure.
The common side effects of Melsar-40 Tablet are dizziness, headache, nausea, indigestion, diarrhoea, stomach pain, and sore throat. If the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Melsar-40 Tablet may cause dizziness as a side effect. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
It usually takes about a week for Melsar-40 Tablet to start lowering high blood pressure. It may take 2-8 weeks to notice full benefits of Melsar-40 Tablet .
No, Melsar-40 Tablet does not have a diuretic. It contains Olmesartan medoxomil, an angiotensin II receptor antagonist.
Take Melsar-40 Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. It is usually taken in the morning.
Melsar-40 Tablet should be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will determine the duration of the treatment based on your condition.
Yes, it is safe to take Melsar-40 Tablet for the long term if prescribed by the doctor.
No, Melsar-40 Tablet does not cause weight gain. Maintain proper weight by eating healthy food and exercising regularly.
Melsar-40 Tablet should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers. Please consult the doctor before starting Melsar-40 Tablet if you are breastfeeding.
Melsar-40 Tablet should be used with other blood pressure medicines only if prescribed by the doctor. Taking Melsar-40 Tablet with aliskiren or ACE inhibitors, such as enalapril, captopril, lisinopril or ramipril may cause interactions. Therefore, consult the doctor if you are taking these medicines.
Stopping Melsar-40 Tablet may lead to increased blood pressure with a risk of heart attack and stroke in the future. Therefore, do not discontinue Melsar-40 Tablet without consulting your doctor.
Seek immediate medical attention if you suspect an overdose of Melsar-40 Tablet . Symptoms of overdose are dizziness, fainting and fast heartbeat.

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