Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet 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.It is advised to take Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet 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.

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. Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

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. Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet 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 : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.

- Liver : CAUTION

Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

strip of 10 tablets

Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: CARDIAC

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Store below 30?C

Q. Does taking Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet increase the risk of falls?::: Though it is rare, falls may occur with the use of Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet. 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.| Q. Does Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet increase potassium levels in the body?::: Yes, Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet 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 Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet and may adjust its dose accordingly.| Q. Can I take alcohol after taking Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet?::: No, you should not consume alcohol after taking Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet. Alcohol may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effects of this medicine and lead to low blood pressure.| Q. I am experiencing a headache, is it due to Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet?::: Yes, headache is one of the side effects of Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet. Take rest and drink plenty of water and ask a pharmacist to recommend a suitable painkiller. If the headache continues, speak with your doctor.| Q. Does Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet cause constipation?::: Yes, Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet 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.| Q. How to reduce the feeling of nausea and vomiting after taking Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet?::: 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.| Q. What are some lifestyle changes to make while using Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet?::: Making lifestyle changes while taking Olidax M 40mg/50mg Tablet 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.

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