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Locbeta 25mg Tablet ER 10.0 tablet er in 1 strip

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Locbeta 25mg Tablet ER is a product of Europa Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Composition: Metoprolol Succinate (23.75mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 42.19

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All Details About Locbeta 25mg Tablet ER

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Locbeta 25mg Tablet ER

Description:

Locbeta 25mg 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.

Locbeta 25mg 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 Locbeta 25mg 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. Locbeta 25mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Locbeta 25mg 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 Locbeta

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

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Locbeta 25mg Tablet ER.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Locbeta 25mg Tablet ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Locbeta 25mg Tablet ER is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Locbeta 25mg 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
Locbeta 25mg Tablet ER is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Locbeta 25mg Tablet ER is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Locbeta 25mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Locbeta 25mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

How long does Locbeta 25mg Tablet ER take to work?

The time taken by Locbeta 25mg Tablet ER to start working varies from person to person. Usually, Locbeta 25mg 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 Locbeta 25mg Tablet ER, do not panic. The medicine exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.

Is taking Locbeta 25mg Tablet ER dangerous?

Locbeta 25mg 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 Locbeta 25mg Tablet ER help you sleep better?

Locbeta 25mg 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 Locbeta 25mg Tablet ER?

No, you should not consume alcohol after taking Locbeta 25mg Tablet ER. Alcohol may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effects of this medicine and lead to low blood pressure.

Can Locbeta 25mg Tablet ER cause low blood potassium levels (hypokalemia)?

Affirmative, Locbeta 25mg Tablet ER may cause low blood potassium levels (hypokalemia).

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

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

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