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Composition:

METOPROLOL SUCCINATE-25MG

Uses:

<p>Metacure 25 Tablet 10's 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 Metacure 25 Tablet 10's are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Treatment of Hypertension: </strong>Metacure 25 Tablet 10's controls high blood pressure by reducing the heart rate and the force of contraction, thereby lowering blood pressure.</li><li><strong>Prevention of Heart-related Chest Pain: </strong>Metacure 25 Tablet 10's prevents chest pain (angina) by reducing the workload on the heart and improving blood flow to the heart muscle.</li><li><strong>Control of Abnormal Heart Rhythms:</strong> Metacure 25 Tablet 10's helps manage irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) by slowing the heart rate and stabilizing the heart's rhythm, reducing symptoms and improving heart function.</li><li><strong>Management of Heart Attack: </strong>Metacure 25 Tablet 10's is used to manage heart attack (myocardial infarction) by reducing the workload on the heart and preventing further damage.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Metacure 25 Tablet 10's helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body.
  • This medicine lowers the blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, heart attack, or other heart or kidney problems in the future.
  • Metacure 25 Tablet 10's may also help in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headache and tremors (fits).

FAQs

Metacure 25 Tablet 10's is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), and heart attack (myocardial infarction).

Metacure 25 Tablet 10's 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 Metacure 25 Tablet 10's are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.

Do not stop taking Metacure 25 Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor, as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Metacure 25 Tablet 10's 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 Metacure 25 Tablet 10's.

Consult your doctor before taking Metacure 25 Tablet 10's 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 Metacure 25 Tablet 10's with anti-diabetic medicines as it might mask the signs of low blood sugar. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels while taking Metacure 25 Tablet 10's is advised.

Your doctor may probably ask you to stop taking Metacure 25 Tablet 10's 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 Metacure 25 Tablet 10's.

Taking Metacure 25 Tablet 10's along with multivitamin/multimineral supplements may decrease the effect of Metacure 25 Tablet 10's. Therefore, maintain a gap of at least 2hours between both. However, you are advised to take Metacure 25 Tablet 10's with other medicines only after consulting your doctor.

Yes, Metacure 25 Tablet 10's is a selective beta-blocker, that acts on the heart muscles.

No, do not stop taking Metacure 25 Tablet 10's if your blood pressure level comes in control as discontinuing suddenly may worsen the condition. Therefore, continue taking Metacure 25 Tablet 10's for long as it is advised by your doctor.

No, Metacure 25 Tablet 10's is not a blood thinner. Metacure 25 Tablet 10's 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 Metacure 25 Tablet 10's 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 Metacure 25 Tablet 10's, do not worry. It exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.

The side effects of Metacure 25 Tablet 10's include stomach pain, nausea, diarrhoea, dizziness, tiredness or headache. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Metacure 25 Tablet 10's is generally safe if used as prescribed by the doctor. If this medication is stopped suddenly, it may cause harmful effects such as a 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 Metacure 25 Tablet 10's for the prescribed duration and do not stop taking it suddenly.

Metacure 25 Tablet 10's 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 Metacure 25 Tablet 10's as alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Metacure 25 Tablet 10's and might cause increased dizziness.