Met Xl 25 MG Tablet

The primary use of Met Xl 25 MG Tablet is to treat hypertension and angina pectoris. It is also prescribed as a preventive measure to treat myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, flutter, and symptomatic treatment of hypertrophic subaortic stenosis.

Met Xl 25 MG Tablet is prescribed to patients to improve heart function and control blood flow through the vessels. The drug helps in the treatment of hypertension, that is, high blood pressure and angina, that is, chest pain.

Met Xl 25 MG Tablet effectively blocks the action of a few body chemicals that occur naturally in the body. The medicine can be taken either before or after a meal. The dosage of the drug depends on the severity of the condition. The doctor may increase dosage as per requirement.

Over dosage of Met Xl 25 MG Tablet should be avoided. In case of accidental overdosage emergency medical care should be acquired. Patients with certain medical problems are generally not advised to take this drug. The medicine is not recommended for patients who have coronary heart disease or blood circulation issues.

If you have suffered a heart attack recently Met Xl 25 MG Tablet may not be the best option for you. Inform your doctor before consuming the drug, if you have clinical conditions like-

• Kidney issues
• Liver problems
• Thyroid disorder
• Any allergies.

Because Met Xl 25 MG Tablet leads to confusion, one should avoid driving in order to avoid accidents. Alcohol should also be avoided when on the drug because liquor can intensify its side effects. The dosage of Met Xl 25 MG Tablet may vary from 100mg to 450mg.

Some medicines which may affect the action of Met Xl 25 MG Tablet are prazosin, terbinafine, bupropion etc. Thus, you should inform your doctor about any medicines that you are currently taking before starting the medicine. In case of a missed drug dose, it should be taken as soon as possible. However, avoid taking the missed dose along with the next dose as it may lead to complications.

• Hypertension

• Angina Pectoris

• Heart Attack

• Congestive Heart Failure (Chf)

• Hyperthyroidism

• Migraine Prevention

• Allergy

• Heart Diseases

• Circulatory Disorders

• Heart Failure

• Heart Rhythm Disorders

• Chest Pain

• Decreased Blood Pressure

• Blurred Vision

• Dizziness

• Slow Heart Rate

• Shortness Of Breath

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Decreased Sexual Urge

• Bradycardia

• Palpitations

• Edema (Swelling)

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medication lasts for about 3 to 6 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of medication is observed within an hour of oral administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is not suggested for use during pregnancy. Doctor consultation is necessary.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported for this medicine.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is not known to cause any side effects in the infant. However, caution should be exercised. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This medicine is found to be unsafe if consumed with alcohol.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine affects the consciousness of the patient and also the alertness of the patient. Do not drive if you are taking this medicine.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  This medicine is found to be safe if used in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose is not needed.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in patient with liver disease. Adjustment of dose is needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Met Xl 25 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Angibloc 25 MG Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Betaloc 25 MG Tablet

  Astrazeneca Pharma India Ltd

• Revelol Sa 25 MG Tablet

  Ipca Laboratories Pvt Ltd.

• Betafit 25 MG Tablet

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Atpark 100 MG Tablet

  Pfizer Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, the missed dose can be skipped if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

This medication blocks beta receptors sites in the heart, blood vessels, and lungs. This results in inhibition of epinephrine resulting in relaxed blood vessels. Thus pressure is lowered and blood flow to the heart is improved.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol consumption is not recommended during treatment with this medication due to side effects such as dizziness, lightheadedness and fainting associated with it.

• Interaction with Medicine

  This medicine must not be concomitantly used along with the following:

  • CYP2D6 enzyme substrate
  • Clonidine:Hypertensive crisis after or during withdrawal of either agent.
  • Drugs which slow AV conduction (digoxin): effects may be additive with beta-blockers.
  • Fluoxetine may inhibit the metabolism of Met Xl 25 MG Tablet resulting in cardiac toxicity.
  • Glucagon: Met Xl 25 MG Tabletmay blunt the hyperglycemic action of glucagon.
  • Hydralazine may enhance the bioavailability of Met Xl 25 MG Tablet.
  • Insulin and oral hypoglycemics: Met Xl 25 MG Tablet may mask tachycardia from hypoglycemia.
  • Met Xl 25 MG Tablet reduces antipyrine's clearance by 18%.
  • NSAIDs (ibuprofen, indomethacin, naproxen, piroxicam) may reduce the antihypertensive effects of beta-blockers.
  • Oral contraceptives may increase the AUC and Cmax of Met Xl 25 MG Tablet.
  • Salicylates may reduce the antihypertensive effects of beta-blockers.
  • Sulfonylureas: Beta-blockers may alter response to hypoglycemic agents.
  • Verapamil or diltiazem may have synergistic or additive pharmacological effects when taken concurrently with beta-blockers; avoid concurrent I.V. use.
  • Amlodipine, Diltiazem, Aminophylline, Ergotamine also interacts with this medicine, thus should be avoided.

• Interaction with Disease

  Those who suffer from Asthma, Heart Block, Heart Block, Liver disease, Glaucoma and High cholesterol and fat should not take this medicine.

• Interaction with Food

  This medicine should be used with caution if you are taking vitamin and mineral supplement. Report the usage of supplements to the doctor so that dose adjustments and safety monitoring can be done. There should be a gap of at least 2 hours between the consumption of these two medicines.

• Ques : What is Met xl 25 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication has Metoprolol as an active element present. It performs its action by calming blood vessels and decreasing the heart rate to promote blood flow which further helps in lowering blood pressure.

• Ques : What are the uses of Met xl 25 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as hypertension, angina pectoris, and heart attack.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Met xl 25 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication has some commonly reported side effects such as chest pain and discomfort, decreased blood pressure, blurred vision, dizziness, slow heartbeat, shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, and Skin rash.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Met xl 25 mg tablet?

  Ans : Store this medication in a cool dry place and keep it in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store this medication out of sight and reach of children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Met Xl 25 MG Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This medicine takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Met Xl 25 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Contraindication to met xl. In addition, this medication should not be used if you have the following conditions such as swelling of the face, swelling of lips, swelling of the throat, swelling of the tongue, etc.

• Ques : Is Met Xl 25 MG Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Ques : Will Met Xl 25 MG Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this medication can lead to increased chances of side effects such as constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, feeling sick, headache, irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, etc.

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