MET XL 50 TABLET 20S

Product Of Ajanta Pharma Limited

Composition: METOPROLOL TARTRATE -50 MG

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about MET XL 50

Description:

Met XL 50 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart-related chest pain (angina), irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia), and to protect the heart after a heart attack (myocardial infarction). Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the blood exerts an increased pressure against the arteries that may lead to various types of heart diseases. Besides this, Met XL 50 Tablet may also help in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headache and tremors (fits).

Met XL 50 Tablet contains 'Metoprolol', which helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. This 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.

Met XL 50 Tablet 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 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 Met XL 50 Tablet are fatigue, headache, 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.

Before 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. Met XL 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Met XL 50 Tablet with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.

Side Effects:

Common side effects of Met XL 50

Dizziness
Nausea
Breathlessness
Fatigue
Headache
Slow heart rate

Warning & Precautions:

Do not take Supermet XL 50 Tablet if you are allergic to Supermet XL 50 Tablet or any other beta-blockers. Avoid taking Supermet XL 50 Tablet if you have/had heart conduction, rhythm problems, uncontrolled/severe heart failure, blocked blood vessels, blood circulation problems, untreated pheochromocytoma, metabolic acidosis, low blood pressure, or prinzmetal angina. Inform your doctor if you have asthma, COPD, diabetes, blood vessel disorder, slow heart rate, pheochromocytoma, myasthenia gravis, dry eye problems, kidney or liver impairment; if you are taking anti-depressants, other blood pressure-lowering medicines, or anti-arrhythmic agents. Consult your doctor before taking Supermet XL 50 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Supermet XL 50 Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Supermet XL 50 Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Let your doctor know if you are taking other prescription/non-prescription medicines or herbal supplements.

Driving

Supermet XL 50 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Supermet XL 50 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Supermet XL 50 Tablet is recommended.

Liver

Supermet XL 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Supermet XL 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Supermet XL 50 Tablet.

Pregnancy

Supermet XL 50 Tablet 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

Supermet XL 50 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

FAQs:

Q. What should I do if I forget to take Supermet XL 50 Tablet?

If you forget to take a dose of Supermet XL 50 Tablet, then take it as soon as you remember it. However, if the time of your next dose is nearby, then skip the missed dose to avoid taking a double dose.

Q. Does Supermet XL 50 Tablet help you sleep better?

Supermet XL 50 Tablet 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 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.

Q. Is taking Supermet XL 50 Tablet dangerous?

Supermet XL 50 Tablet 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.

Q. How long does Supermet XL 50 Tablet take to work?

The time taken by Supermet XL 50 Tablet to start working varies from person to person. Usually, Supermet XL 50 Tablet 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 a span of 1 week. In case you do not feel any difference while taking Supermet XL 50 Tablet, do not panic. The medicine exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.METOPROLOL TARTRATE

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