Olkem-Beta 25 Tablet is a combination of blood pressure-lowering medicines primarily used to treat high blood pressure. It contains olmesartan (angiotensin receptor blocker) and Metoprolol (beta-blocker). Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a chronic condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery wall is high. As a result, it leads to heart disease, irregular heartbeat, and other complications.

Olkem-Beta 25 Tablet is a combination of two medicines, namely Olmesartan and Metoprolol, which together help in lowering raised blood pressure effectively. Olmesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin, thereby relaxing blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently. Metoprolol (beta-blocker) helps in relaxing our blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. This lowers your blood pressure and helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective.

You can take Olkem-Beta 25 Tablet with food or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience headaches, nausea, dizziness, increased potassium levels, and low blood pressure. Most of these side effects of Olkem-Beta 25 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Let your doctor know about this, as it may cause a rise in blood pressure and can increase the risk of getting heart disease and stroke. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any kidney, liver, or heart disease or are diabetic. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please tell your doctor so that the dosage of Olkem-Beta 25 Tablet can be prescribed accordingly.  It should not be given to children less than 12 years of age. Do not use Olkem-Beta 25 Tablet if you have low blood pressure (hypotension), cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping of blood flow to the heart). Please tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or are allergic to Olkem-Beta 25 Tablet . Reducing the amount of table salt (sodium chloride) in your food often relieves the swelling of the body. It would be best if you had regular potassium and electrolyte level checkups while taking Olkem-Beta 25 Tablet to prevent any complications.

Olkem-Beta 25 Tablet is a combination of two medicines, namely Olmesartan and Metoprolol, which together help in lowering raised blood pressure effectively. Olmesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) which works by blocking the hormone angiotensin, thereby relaxing blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently. Metoprolol (beta-blocker) helps in relaxing our blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. This lowers your blood pressure and helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective.

• Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
• Increased blood potassium level
• Cold extremities
• Gastrointestinal disturbances, including nausea
• Fatigue

Don't stop taking Olkem-Beta 25 Tablet without talking to your doctor first. Stopping Olkem-Beta 25 Tablet gradually may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure, cause chest pain, or a heart attack. Your doctor will lower your dose gradually over a period of time to help prevent these symptoms. You should not use Olkem-Beta 25 Tablet if you have a very slow heartbeat, asthma, serious heart condition (sick sinus syndrome), or any heart blockage. It should not be given to children less than 12 years of age. Before taking Olkem-Beta 25 Tablet , you should tell the doctor if you have any muscle disorder (myasthenia gravis, rhabdomyolysis), breathing problems (COPD, bronchitis, emphysema), low blood sugar level (hypoglycaemia), low blood pressure (hypotension), depression, previous heart failure, liver/kidney disease, thyroid hormone disorder, adrenal gland cancer, or problems with circulation (Raynaud’s syndrome). Prolonged use of Olkem-Beta 25 Tablet may cause increased potassium levels, so regular monitoring of serum potassium and electrolytes is essentially required.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Olkem-Beta 25 Tablet may interact with other beta-blockers (acebutolol, atenolol, bisoprolol, carteolol, esmolol, metoprolol, nadolol, nebivolol or sotalol), causing a dangerous drop in the heart rate. It also reacts with other anti-hypertensive drugs (aliskiren, amiloride, enalapril, captopril, quinapril), asthma medications (theophylline), potassium salts, pain killers (ibuprofen). If you are using these medicines, tell your doctor before taking Olkem-Beta 25 Tablet . 

Drug-Food Interaction: Olkem-Beta 25 Tablet  interacts with grapefruit and protein-enriched foods. Using Olkem-Beta 25 Tablet together with ayurvedic, homoeopathy, Unani, herbal supplements, or any other OTC items may decrease its effects. Hence, it is better to maintain at least a 2-hour gap between the administration of Olkem-Beta 25 Tablet and these products. 

Drug-Disease Interaction: Olkem-Beta 25 Tablet should not be given to people with high potassium levels, electrolyte imbalance, low blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disease, asthma, or cardiogenic shock (when the heart fails to pump.

• ACEBUTOLOL
• ATENOLOL
• BISOPROLOL
• CARTEOLOL
• ESMOLOL
• METOPROLOL
• NADOLOL
• NEBIVOLOL
• SOTALOL
• ALISKIREN
• AMILORIDE
• ENALAPRIL
• CAPTOPRIL
• QUINAPRIL
• THEOPHYLLINE
• IBUPROFEN

• Keep your weight under control with BMI (Body Mass Index) 19.5-24.9.
• Regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week, can help lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.
• Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
• If you are taking alcohol, then only one serving for women and two serving for men is advisable.
• Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
• Avoid chronic stress, as it can raise your blood pressure. To cope with stress, try to enjoy and spend time with your loved ones 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 acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. Low-fat cooking oils like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil can help lower your elevated blood pressure.

• Limiting sodium chloride (table salt) intake to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.
• Check your blood pressure regularly and make sure it does not go below normal. Consult your doctor when needed.

Hypertension: It is a chronic condition when blood pressure is too high. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Blood pressure is the measurement of the force that our heart uses to pump blood to all parts of the body. 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. High blood pressure can be diagnosed with the help of a blood pressure monitor or sphygmomanometer. Systolic pressure is the pressure when the heart pumps blood out. On the other hand, diastolic pressure is the pressure when your heart is at the resting stage between heartbeats. If your blood pressure is 140/90 mm of Hg, it means the systolic pressure is 140 mm of Hg and, diastolic pressure is 90 mm of Hg. Ideal blood pressure should be between 90/60 mm of Hg and 120/80 mm of Hg.