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Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

METOPROLOL-100MG

Uses:

<p>Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet 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 Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Treatment of Hypertension: </strong>Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet 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>Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet 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> Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet helps manage irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) by slowing the heart rate and stabilising the heart's rhythm, reducing symptoms and improving heart function.</li><li><strong>Management of Heart Attack: </strong>Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet is used to manage heart attack (myocardial infarction) by reducing the workload on the heart and preventing further damage.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet  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.
  • Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet may also help in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headache and tremors (fits).

FAQs

Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet is indicated in the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension), prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), and heart attack (myocardial infarction).

Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. Thereby, lowers blood pressure.

Do not stop taking Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet 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 Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet .

Consult your doctor before taking Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet 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 Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet with anti-diabetic medicines as it might mask the signs of low blood sugar. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels while taking Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet is advised.

Your doctor may probably ask you to stop taking Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet 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 Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet .

Taking Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet along with multivitamin/multimineral supplements may decrease the effect of Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet . Therefore, maintain a gap of at least 2 hours between both. However, you are advised to take Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet with other medicines only after consulting your doctor.

High blood pressure increases the workload on the arteries and heart. If untreated, it could damage the blood vessels of the heart, brain, and kidney and might result in stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. Hypertension increases the risk of heart attacks. Therefore, anti-hypertensives such as Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.

Yes, Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet contains metoprolol which belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.

No, Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet is not a blood thinner. It is an antihypertensive medicine.

Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet starts working within 2 hours. However, it can take up to a week to show its full effect.

No, it is not dangerous to take Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet . It is safe to take Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet if prescribed by the doctor.

Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet may cause sleepiness. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert. Consult the doctor if you have sleep problems.

Alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet . It might also cause increased dizziness. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption while taking Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet .

Seloken XL 100 mg Tablet may cause side effects like dizziness, tiredness, diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea, and headache. If the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.