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Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER belongs to the class of antihypertensive medicines used in the treatment of high blood pressure. This medicine also helps reduce the chances of heart problems such as heart attack and stroke. This medicine suppresses the contraction of blood vessels and promotes smooth blood flow. It also alters the response to nerve impulses in the heart, thereby making the heart pump blood more easily. Common side effects include dizziness, tiredness, diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea, and headache.
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Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER is used in the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension), heart-related chest pain (angina), and irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia). Hypertension is a lifelong or chronic condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery walls becomes so high that it leads to heart disease.
Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER contains Metoprolol Succinate, which helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body.
Not everyone who is taking Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER will get these side effects. In some cases, Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER may cause certain common side effects like dizziness, tiredness, diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea, and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
You can take Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER with food or without food. It should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, crush, or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you should take your tablets based on your medical condition. It is always important to complete your treatment course for better results.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER. Also, let your doctor know if you have low blood pressure, asthma, an overactive thyroid, metabolic acidosis, or severe blood circulation problems. Consult your doctor before taking Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER is not recommended for use in children. Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER may cause dizziness, so drive with caution.
Uses of Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER
Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER 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 Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER are as follows:
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Alcohol
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Alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER. It might also cause increased dizziness. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption while taking Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER.
Pregnancy
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Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER belongs to pregnancy category C. Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER is not recommended for use during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, consult your doctor.
Breast Feeding
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Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER may pass into breastmilk. Consult a doctor before taking Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
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Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER may cause dizziness and tiredness. Therefore, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Liver
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Dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor before taking Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
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Dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor before taking Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
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Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER is not recommended in children as the safety and efficacy have not been established.
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Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), and heart attack (myocardial infarction).
Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER 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 Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.
Do not stop taking Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER without consulting your doctor, as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER 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 Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER.
Consult your doctor before taking Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER 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 Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER with anti-diabetic medicines as it might mask the signs of low blood sugar. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels while taking Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER is advised.
Your doctor may probably ask you to stop taking Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER 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 Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER.
Taking Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER along with multivitamin/multimineral supplements may decrease the effect of Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER. Therefore, maintain a gap of at least 2hours between both. However, you are advised to take Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER with other medicines only after consulting your doctor.
Yes, Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER is a selective beta-blocker, that acts on the heart muscles.
No, do not stop taking Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER if your blood pressure level comes in control as discontinuing suddenly may worsen the condition. Therefore, continue taking Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER for long as it is advised by your doctor.
No, Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER is not a blood thinner. Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER 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 Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER 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 Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER, do not worry. It exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.
The side effects of Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER include stomach pain, nausea, diarrhoea, dizziness, tiredness or headache. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER 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 Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER for the prescribed duration and do not stop taking it suddenly.
Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER 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 Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER as alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Metoaltus 50mg Tablet ER and might cause increased dizziness.
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