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Translol XL-50 Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

METOPROLOL-50MG

Uses:

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

Medicinal Benefits:

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

FAQs

Translol XL-50 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).

Translol XL-50 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 Translol XL-50 Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Translol XL-50 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 Translol XL-50 Tablet .

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

Your doctor may probably ask you to stop taking Translol XL-50 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 Translol XL-50 Tablet .

Taking Translol XL-50 Tablet along with multivitamin/multimineral supplements may decrease the effect of Translol XL-50 Tablet . Therefore, maintain a gap of at least 2 hours between both. However, you are advised to take Translol XL-50 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 Translol XL-50 Tablet are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.

Yes, Translol XL-50 Tablet contains metoprolol which belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.

No, Translol XL-50 Tablet is not a blood thinner. It is an antihypertensive medicine.

Translol XL-50 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 Translol XL-50 Tablet . It is safe to take Translol XL-50 Tablet if prescribed by the doctor.

Translol XL-50 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 Translol XL-50 Tablet . It might also cause increased dizziness. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption while taking Translol XL-50 Tablet .

Translol XL-50 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.