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Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TabletS
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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's is used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain, heart attack and irregular heartbeat. It is also used to prevent migraine. It contains Metoprolol tartrate, which works by relaxing the blood vessels and decreasing the workload on the heart. This medicine may sometimes cause side effects such as headache, dizziness, unusual tiredness, nausea, and vomiting. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

METOPROLOL TARTRATE-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Prevego Healthcare & Research Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's

Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (chest pain), arrhythmia (irregular heart rhythm), and myocardial infarction (heart attack). Besides this, it is also used to prevent migraine and heart damage after a heart attack.

Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's contains Metoprolol tartrate, which works by relaxing blood vessels. It helps slow down the heart rate, making it easier to pump more blood around the body. Thereby, it treats high blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart problems.

In some cases, Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's may cause side effects, such as tiredness, dizziness, stomach pain, and nausea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about your health conditions and medications to prevent potential interactions.

Uses of Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's

Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's 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 Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's are as follows:

  • Treatment of Hypertension: Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's is prescribed to manage high blood pressure, helping to prevent complications such as stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems.
  • Management of Angina Pectoris: Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's helps relieve angina symptoms by lowering the heart's oxygen demand during physical or emotional stress.
  • Treats Arrhythmias: Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's is also used to restore normal heart rhythm in arrhythmic patients.
  • Treats and Prevents Myocardial Infarction: Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's is used during and after a heart attack to reduce the risk of further cardiac events.
  • Migraine Prophylaxis: Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's may also be prescribed as a preventive treatment for migraine headaches.

Directions for Use

  • Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's can be taken with or without food, or as advised by the doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's recommendation regarding the dosage and timing.
  • Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not chew, crush or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's 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, Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's helps reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney damage.
  • Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's 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, Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's helps normalise heart rhythm, especially in conditions like atrial fibrillation or supraventricular tachycardia.
  • Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's 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.

How Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's Works

Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's plays a vital role in relaxing blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. It helps slow down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump more blood around the body.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's out of the sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Metorolol-100 XL Tablet
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  • Remember, managing depression as a side effect of medication requires patience, persistence, and collaboration with your healthcare team.
  • Tell your doctor about your depression symptoms to adjust medication.
  • Consult a therapist or counsel for emotional support.
  • Engage in regular exercise to release endorphins (neurotransmitters).
  • Practice stress-reducing techniques like meditation and deep breathing.
  • Build a support network of friends, family, and support groups.
  • Establish a consistent sleep schedule.
  • Eat a nutritious diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
  • Limit or avoid alcohol and recreational substances.
  • Keep a mood journal to track symptoms and progress.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.

What if I have taken an overdose of Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include bradycardia (slow heart rate), hypotension (low blood pressure), bronchospasm (tightening of airway muscles), and cardiac failure. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to metoprolol tartrate or any ingredients present in it.
  • Please consult your doctor before taking Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
  • Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's is not recommended for use in children.
  • Inform your doctor if you have diabetes mellitus, liver cirrhosis, myasthenia gravis, psoriasis, or if you have a slow heart rate or blood vessel disorder.
  • Do not take Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's with medicines like monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) for depression, other blood pressure-lowering medicines such as nifedipine, verapamil, diltiazem, disopyramide or quinidine (to treat irregular heartbeat).
  • Get up slowly from a lying position, as Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's may cause dizziness and fainting if you stand up suddenly.
  • Alcohol may increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Metoprolol tartrate; hence, avoid consuming alcohol during treatment with Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's.
  • Inform your doctor about all your current ongoing medications before taking Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Metoprolol TartrateClonidine
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Metoprolol TartrateAtazanavir
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Metoprolol TartrateClonidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metorolol-100 XL Tablet:
Co-administration of Clonidine and Metorolol-100 XL Tablet together may lower blood pressure and slower heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clonidine and Metorolol-100 XL Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience headaches, slow heartbeat, or dizziness, contact a doctor. You are advised to maintain your blood pressure. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Metoprolol TartrateAtazanavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metorolol-100 XL Tablet:
Taking Atazanavir with Metorolol-100 XL Tablet together can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Metorolol-100 XL Tablet and Atazanavir together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Metoprolol TartrateVerapamil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metorolol-100 XL Tablet:
Co-administration of Verapamil with Metorolol-100 XL Tablet together may lead to increased risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking verapamil and Metorolol-100 XL Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, palpitations, slow or fast pulse, or irregular heartbeats, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Metoprolol TartrateDiltiazem
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metorolol-100 XL Tablet:
Taking Metoprolol with Diltiazem together may lead to increased side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Metorolol-100 XL Tablet with Diltiazem can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any of these signs - fatigue, headache, fainting, swollen hands and feet, weight gain, difficulty breathing, chest pain, or irregular heartbeat, consult the doctor. It's important to maintain your blood pressure regularly. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Metoprolol TartrateSaquinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metorolol-100 XL Tablet:
When Metoprolol is taken with Saquinavir, it can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Metorolol-100 XL Tablet and Saquinavir, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Metoprolol TartrateDisopyramide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metorolol-100 XL Tablet:
Taking Metorolol-100 XL Tablet with Disopyramide can increase the effects of disopyramide

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Metorolol-100 XL Tablet with Disopyramide can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any of these signs - feeling dizzy, having a racing heart, or a heartbeat that's too slow or too fast - contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Metoprolol TartrateTheophylline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metorolol-100 XL Tablet:
Taking Metorolol-100 XL Tablet with Theophylline could make Metorolol-100 XL Tablet less effective and increase the side effects of theophylline

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Metorolol-100 XL Tablet and theophylline together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, insomnia, tremors, restlessness, uneven heartbeats, or difficulty breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Metoprolol TartrateCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metorolol-100 XL Tablet:
Taking Metoprolol with Ceritinib together can slow down the heart rate and increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Metorolol-100 XL Tablet and Ceritinib, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop taking any medication without consulting a doctor.
Metoprolol TartrateAminophylline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metorolol-100 XL Tablet:
Co-administration of Aminophylline with Metoprolol could increase the effects of Aminophylline and decrease the effects of Metoprolol.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aminophylline with Metoprolol can cause an interaction, it can be taken only if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, sleeplessness, restlessness, irregular heartbeats, or difficulty in breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.
  • Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week.
  • Doing this can help you to lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.
  • Option for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
  • Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.
  • If you are taking alcohol, then only one serving for women and two servings for men is advisable.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
  • Avoid chronic stress, as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
  • Monitor your blood pressure daily, and if there is too much fluctuation, then immediately contact your doctor.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing foods in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oils like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's Substitute

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Drinking alcohol may increase tiredness, lower blood pressure, causing dizziness or drowsiness. So avoid its intake with Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's is not recommended during pregnancy unless your doctor considers it essential. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's is not recommended if you are breastfeeding unless your doctor considers it essential. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Driving

Unsafe

You may experience dizziness, tiredness, or blurred vision while taking Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's. So, it is not recommended to drive, use machinery, or perform other tasks.

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Liver

Caution

Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's is not recommended in patients with liver disease or failure. Your doctor may prescribe Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's depending on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's is not recommended in patients with kidney disease or failure. Your doctor may prescribe Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's depending on your condition.

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Children

Unsafe

The safety and efficacy of Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's in children have not been established.

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FAQs

Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's 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.

Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's 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 Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's 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 Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's.

Your doctor may probably tell you to stop taking Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's 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 Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's.

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.

Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's may increase your blood potassium level. So a potassium-rich diet and supplements should be avoided while taking Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's 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 Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's include stomach pain, dizziness, tiredness, anxiety, headache and nausea. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Yes, Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's is a selective beta-blocker that acts on the heart muscles.

No, Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's is not a blood thinner. Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's 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 Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's 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 Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's, do not worry. It exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.

Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's 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 Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's for the prescribed duration and do not stop taking it suddenly.

Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's 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 Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's as alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Metorolol-100 XL Tablet 10's and might cause increased dizziness.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

4-6, Bora Bazar St, Borabazar Precinct, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001
Other Info - MET2505

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Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

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Reviewed By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Last Updated

Aug 14, 2025 | 9:24 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.5345.pdf
  2. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/metoprolol tartrate-tartrate.html

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