Metoprolol Succinate + Telmisartan

Dosage Forms Available

• Metoprolol Succinate + Telmisartan is available to be taken orally (tablets).

Age and Dose Restrictions

• Metoprolol Succinate + Telmisartan is meant for adults only.

Contraindications

• Metoprolol Succinate + Telmisartan is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to either metoprolol succinate or telmisartan.
• It is also contraindicated in individuals with severe liver disease, second or third-degree heart block, severe bradycardia, or cardiogenic shock.

Other Medications to Avoid

• Metoprolol Succinate + Telmisartan can interact with other blood pressure medicines such as diuretics (like furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide) and ACE inhibitors (such as enalapril and captopril).
• It may also interact with antiarrhythmics (like amiodarone or propafenone), NSAIDs (like ibuprofen or naproxen), and diabetes medications (like insulin and metformin).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• An overdose of this medicine may cause severe hypotension, a slow heartbeat, weakness, dizziness, and fainting. If an overdose is suspected, seek immediate medical attention.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not double up on doses.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary, generally harmless, and resolve once the medicine is discontinued. However, if you experience severe side effects or worsening symptoms, consult your doctor.

• Try taking the medication with food or a snack if it causes an upset stomach.
• To manage side effects like skin rashes or itching, try applying a cold compress to the affected area of the skin for relief.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• Metoprolol Succinate + Telmisartan may cause dizziness or tiredness. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you feel well again.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• As Metoprolol Succinate + Telmisartan can cause harm to a developing foetus and can also pass into breast milk, it is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Use Metoprolol Succinate + Telmisartan with caution in patients with diabetes, as it may mask symptoms of low blood sugar.
• Also, patients with kidney disease, electrolyte imbalances, myasthenia gravis, and thyroid disorders should use this medicine only under medical supervision.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Regular exercise, such as walking or cycling, can help lower blood pressure and improve overall cardiovascular health.
• Limit alcohol consumption, as it can increase blood pressure and may interfere with the effectiveness of your medication.