Olyster 1mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called alpha-blocker. It is used to treat high blood pressure and lower your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. It may also be used to treat mild enlargement of the prostate gland in men (benign prostatic hyperplasia).

Olyster 1mg Tablet is used to treat difficulties in passing urine in patients with enlarged prostate gland

Uses of Olyster Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Olyster Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Olyster 1mg Tablet works by relaxing your blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This lowers blood pressure. If your blood pressure is controlled, you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You may not feel the immediate benefit after taking the medicine, however, it works in the long term to keep you well.

Side effects of Olyster Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Olyster

Dizziness
Headache
Drowsiness
Low energy
Weakness
Palpitations
Nausea

How to use Olyster Tablet

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. Olyster 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Olyster 1mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Olyster 1mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Olyster 1mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Olyster 1mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Olyster 1mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Olyster 1mg Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Olyster 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Olyster 1mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Olyster 1mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Olyster 1mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It may cause sudden drop in your blood pressure, especially when you first start taking this medicine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Do not consume alcohol while taking Olyster 1mg Tablet as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine causing increased dizziness.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Inform your doctor that you are taking Olyster 1mg Tablet if you are scheduled for a cataract surgery.
It may also be used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Quinazoline Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Adrenergic receptor (alpha) antagonist- selective

Patient concerns

I am a patient of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.

Some times I had lot of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.

I'm type 2 diabetic patient with hypertension, l am taking following medicines Tezloc 40 - OD Glimisave Max-1 forte. BBF Glimisave Max-2 forte Cd Rozavel -5. Hs My usual blood pressure -80/145 Usual Blood glucose levels :fasting -120 PP-180 Hba1c - 7.6 Pl suggest me whether I need any change in medicines etc. I'm taking Januvia-100 also

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

seems ok basically need control of blood pressure and hypertension get an ecg n echo done

High blood sugar lavel. Gallstone. High blood pressure

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Need to proper investigate and examine. So plz consult doctor nearby.or you can consult me at snergy multiple speciality clinic RD CITY ,BALJEET COMPLEX NEAR SRS MARKET SECTOR 52 gurgaon 9XXXXXX .Advice to maintain calories intake as per weight ,regular walk or aerobic exercises ,on time take your medicines and once a month visit your diabetologist for routine examination and investigations. Will definitely controlled your sugar and u can live healthy life.

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Product introduction

Uses of Olyster Tablet

Benefits of Olyster Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Side effects of Olyster Tablet

Common side effects of Olyster

How to use Olyster Tablet

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

Related ayurvedic ingredients

Top Cardiologists

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