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Metoloc 50mg Tablet XL Substitute

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Composition:

METOPROLOL SUCCINATE-47.5MG

Uses:

<p>Metoloc 50mg Tablet XL 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 Metoloc 50mg Tablet XL are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Treatment of Hypertension: </strong>Metoloc 50mg Tablet XL 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>Metoloc 50mg Tablet XL 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> Metoloc 50mg Tablet XL 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>Metoloc 50mg Tablet XL is used to manage heart attack (myocardial infarction) by reducing the workload on the heart and preventing further damage.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Metoloc 50mg Tablet XL 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.
  • Metoloc 50mg Tablet XL may also help in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headache and tremors (fits).

FAQs

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

Metoloc 50mg Tablet XL 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 Metoloc 50mg Tablet XL are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.

Do not stop taking Metoloc 50mg Tablet XL without consulting your doctor, as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Metoloc 50mg Tablet XL 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 Metoloc 50mg Tablet XL.

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

Your doctor may probably ask you to stop taking Metoloc 50mg Tablet XL 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 Metoloc 50mg Tablet XL.

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

Yes, Metoloc 50mg Tablet XL is a selective beta-blocker, that acts on the heart muscles.

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

No, Metoloc 50mg Tablet XL is not a blood thinner. Metoloc 50mg Tablet XL 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 Metoloc 50mg Tablet XL 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 Metoloc 50mg Tablet XL, do not worry. It exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.

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

Metoloc 50mg Tablet XL 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 Metoloc 50mg Tablet XL for the prescribed duration and do not stop taking it suddenly.

Metoloc 50mg Tablet XL 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 Metoloc 50mg Tablet XL as alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Metoloc 50mg Tablet XL and might cause increased dizziness.