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Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER Substitute

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Composition:

METOPROLOL SUCCINATE-50MG

Uses:

Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER is used in the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension), prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), and heart attack (myocardial infarction). The detailed uses of Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER are as follows:<br/>• Management of Hypertension: Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER is frequently prescribed to lower high blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.<br/>• Angina Pectoris Relief: Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER is effective in preventing chest pain (angina) by enhancing blood flow to the heart muscle.<br/>• Heart Failure Treatment: Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER serves as a part of the treatment plan for specific types of heart failure, helping the heart function more efficiently.<br/>• Post-Myocardial Infarction Management: Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER is often used after a heart attack to improve survival rates and minimize the likelihood of further heart complications.<br/>• Control of Arrhythmias: Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER is beneficial in managing certain abnormal heart rhythms, contributing to the stabilization of heart function.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart-related chest pain (angina), irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia), and to protect the heart after a heart attack (myocardial infarction). Besides this, it also helps in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headaches and tremors (fits).  Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. This lowers blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, heart attack, or other heart or kidney problems in the future. 

FAQs

Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), and heart attack (myocardial infarction).

Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. Thereby, lowers blood pressure.

High blood pressure increases the workload on the arteries and heart. If untreated, it could damage the blood vessels of the heart, brain, kidney and might result in stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. Hypertension increases the risk of heart attacks. Therefore, anti-hypertensives such as Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.

Do not stop taking Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER without consulting your doctor as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER.

Consult your doctor before taking Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER if you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) as it might mask the symptoms or make it difficult to recognise the signs of thyrotoxicosis (excess thyroid hormone in the body).

Consult your doctor before taking Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER with anti-diabetic medicines as it might mask the signs of low blood sugar. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels while taking Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER is advised.

Your doctor may probably ask you to stop taking Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER 24hours prior to the surgery, as it might lower blood pressure when combined with general anaesthesia. If you are due to have any surgery or are receiving an anaesthetic, inform the doctor that you are taking Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER.

Taking Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER along with multivitamin/multimineral supplements may decrease the effect of Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER. Therefore, maintain a gap of at least 2hours between both. However, you are advised to take Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER with other medicines only after consulting your doctor.

Yes, Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER is a selective beta-blocker, that acts on the heart muscles.

No, do not stop taking Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER if your blood pressure level comes in control as discontinuing suddenly may worsen the condition. Therefore, continue taking Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER for long as it is advised by your doctor.

No, Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER is not a blood thinner. Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER relaxes the blood vessels, and slows down the heart rate. Thereby, it reduces the workload on the heart and makes it easier to pump blood effectively.

The time taken by Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER to start working varies from person to person. Usually, it starts working within 15 minutes. However, it may take up to 2 hours to start working in some people. The maximum or full effect is usually achieved within 1 week as it starts acting slowly. In case you do not feel any difference while taking Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER, do not worry. It exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.

The side effects of Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER include stomach pain, nausea, diarrhoea, dizziness, tiredness or headache. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER is generally safe if used as prescribed by the doctor. If this medication is stopped suddenly, it may cause harmful effects such as sudden increase in the heart rate and affect its activity, which can be dangerous for heart failure patients and in some cases even result in a heart attack. Therefore, take Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER for the prescribed duration and do not stop taking suddenly.

Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER belongs to the class of medicines called beta-blockers. Though their effect on sleep differs from person to person, it has been found that these medications are known to change the sleep pattern and disturb sleep in some patients. On the other hand, it has also been observed to promote better sleep in patients with increased anxiety and heart rate by calming down the nerves and heart. If you have any sleep disturbances, please consult your doctor.

No, you are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption after taking Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER as alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Eurobeta 50 Tablet ER and might cause increased dizziness.