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Composition:

METOPROLOL TARTRATE-25MG

Uses:

<p>Metland XL-25 Tablet is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain), Arrhythmia (heart rhythm disorder), Heart attack and Migraine. The detailed uses of Metland XL-25 Tablet are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Treatment of Hypertension: </strong>Metland XL-25 Tablet is prescribed to manage high blood pressure, helping to prevent complications such as stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems.</li><li><strong>Management of Angina Pectoris: </strong>Metland XL-25 Tablet helps relieve angina symptoms by lowering the heart's oxygen demand during physical or emotional stress.</li><li><strong>Treats Arrhythmias: </strong>Metland XL-25 Tablet is also used to restore normal heart rhythm in arrhythmic patients.</li><li><strong>Treats and Prevents Myocardial Infarction: </strong>Metland XL-25 Tablet is used during and after a heart attack to reduce the risk of further cardiac events.</li><li><strong>Migraine Prophylaxis: </strong>Metland XL-25 Tablet may also be prescribed as a preventive treatment for migraine headaches.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Metland XL-25 Tablet helps treat high blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and improving blood flow.
  • It slows down the heart rate and reduces the force of each heartbeat.
  • By controlling blood pressure, Metland XL-25 Tablet helps reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney damage.
  • Metland XL-25 Tablet decreases the heart’s oxygen demand by reducing heart rate and cardiac workload. This helps relieve chest pain and improves exercise tolerance in patients with angina.
  • By regulating electrical signals in the heart, Metland XL-25 Tablet helps normalise heart rhythm, especially in conditions like atrial fibrillation or supraventricular tachycardia.
  • Metland XL-25 Tablet reduces the heart’s workload and oxygen demand, helping to prevent further heart damage and lower the risk of complications post-heart attack.
  • It is effective as a migraine prophylactic, helping to reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks by stabilising blood vessels and nervous system activity.

FAQs

Metland XL-25 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), and heart attack (myocardial infarction). It is also used to prevent migraine.

Metland XL-25 Tablet contains metoprolol tartrate, which reduces blood pressure by allowing the blood to flow more smoothly. It belongs to a class of medications known as beta-blockers. It works by inhibiting the action of natural chemicals such as epinephrine in the body. This effect helps to reduce the blood pressure, heart rate and strain on the heart.

Use of Metland XL-25 Tablet in diabetes may mask tachycardia (fast heart rate) occurring with low blood sugar level, but other symptoms like dizziness and sweating may not be significantly affected. So, if you are a diabetic patient, always consult a doctor before taking Metland XL-25 Tablet .

Your doctor may probably tell you to stop taking Metland XL-25 Tablet as it lowers blood pressure (hypotension) when combined with a certain general anaesthetic before surgery. So, please inform your doctor before surgery if you are taking Metland XL-25 Tablet .

It is advised to continue your medicine even after your blood pressure is under control or becomes normal, as blood pressure can shoot up at any time. If you have any discomfort, please consult your doctor immediately.

Metland XL-25 Tablet may increase your blood potassium level. So a potassium-rich diet and supplements should be avoided while taking Metland XL-25 Tablet to avoid any unpleasant side effects. Talk to your doctor for more information regarding this.

Metoprolol tartrate and metoprolol succinate are both similar in effectiveness for treating high blood pressure and chronic chest pain. However, metoprolol tartrate may be more effective as a treatment for acute heart attacks, while metoprolol succinate may be more effective as a treatment for chronic heart failure.

The side effects of Metland XL-25 Tablet include stomach pain, dizziness, tiredness, anxiety, headache and nausea. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Yes, Metland XL-25 Tablet is a selective beta-blocker that acts on the heart muscles.

No, Metland XL-25 Tablet is not a blood thinner. Metland XL-25 Tablet 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 Metland XL-25 Tablet to start working varies from person to person. Usually, it starts working within 15 minutes. However, it may take up to 2 hours for some people to start working. 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 Metland XL-25 Tablet , do not worry. It exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.

Metland XL-25 Tablet 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 Metland XL-25 Tablet for the prescribed duration and do not stop taking it suddenly.

Metland XL-25 Tablet 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 Metland XL-25 Tablet as alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Metland XL-25 Tablet and might cause increased dizziness.