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Etolol 12.5mg Tablet ER is a product of Daxia Healthcare
Composition: Metoprolol Succinate (12.5mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

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All Details About Etolol 12.5mg Tablet ER

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Etolol 12.5mg Tablet ER

Description:

Etolol 12.5mg Tablet ER belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (heart-related chest pain), and irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia). It also helps prevent migraines, future heart attacks, and strokes.

Etolol 12.5mg Tablet ER may be prescribed alone or together with other medications. The dose and frequency will depend on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. It may be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal, but take it regularly at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. It may take several weeks before you get the full benefit of this medicine, and you may need to take it for the rest of your life. However, it is important to continue taking it even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not have symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may worsen.


The main side effects of Etolol 12.5mg Tablet ER are tiredness, headache, depression, diarrhea, rash, slow heart rate, feeling dizzy, and nausea. These are usually mild and short-lived. It may also cause shortness of breath or low blood pressure in some people. To reduce the risk of side effects, your doctor will probably start the medicine at a low dose and gradually increase it. Consult your doctor if the side effects bother you or do not go away.


Earlier taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver problems. It may also not be suitable for people who have a slow heart rate, severe circulation problems, severe heart failure, or low blood pressure. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. You must talk to your doctor to find out whether this medicine is suitable for you to use. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly. Avoid drinking alcohol, as it may increase certain side effects.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Etolol 12.5mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food.
Avoid Etolol 12.5mg Tablet ER with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Etolol

  • Depression
  • Rash
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Fatiguedness
  • Pantingness
  • Headache
  • Slow heart rate
  • Nausea
  • Hypotension (low blood pressure)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Etolol 12.5mg Tablet ER
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Etolol 12.5mg Tablet ER during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Etolol 12.5mg Tablet ER may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Driving
UNSAFE
Etolol 12.5mg Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Etolol 12.5mg Tablet ER is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Etolol 12.5mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

How long does Etolol 12.5mg Tablet ER take to work?

The time taken by Etolol 12.5mg Tablet ER to start working varies from person to person. Usually, Etolol 12.5mg Tablet ER starts working within 15 minutes. However, in some patients, it may take up to 2 hours to start working. It starts acting slowly, and the maximum or full effect is usually experienced within 1 week. In case you do not feel any difference while taking Etolol 12.5mg Tablet ER, do not panic. The medicine exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.

Is taking Etolol 12.5mg Tablet ER dangerous?

Etolol 12.5mg Tablet ER is usually safe when taken as per the doctor’s prescription. This medicine exhibits dangerous effects if the medicine is stopped suddenly. Stopping the medicine suddenly can cause an abrupt increase in the heart rate and affect its activity, which can be dangerous for heart failure patients and can even lead to a heart attack in some patients. So, do not stop the medicine suddenly and take it for the prescribed duration.

Does Etolol 12.5mg Tablet ER help you sleep better?

Etolol 12.5mg Tablet ER belongs to the beta-blockers class of medicine. Though their effect on sleep varies from person to person, it has been found that these medicines are known to alter the sleep pattern and disturb sleep in a few patients. On the other hand, it has also been seen to promote better sleep in patients with increased heart rate and anxiety by calming down the heart and nerves. Do consult your doctor in case you have any sleep disturbances.

Can I take alcohol after taking Etolol 12.5mg Tablet ER?

No, you should not consume alcohol after taking Etolol 12.5mg Tablet ER. Alcohol may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effects of this medicine and lead to low blood pressure.

Can Etolol 12.5mg Tablet ER cause low blood potassium levels (hypokalemia)?

Affirmative, Etolol 12.5mg Tablet ER may cause low blood potassium levels (hypokalemia).

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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