All Details About Prolomet XL 25 Tablet
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Prolomet XL 25 Tablet
Description:
Prolomet XL 25 Tablet 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 to prevent migraines, future heart attacks, and stroke.
Prolomet XL 25 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.
Prolomet XL 25 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.
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. Prolomet XL 25 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Prolomet XL 25 Tablet with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.
Side Effects:
Common Side Effects of Prolomet XL 25 Tablet
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Slow heart rate
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Breathlessness
Warning & Precautions:
Do not take Prolomet XL 25 Tablet if you are allergic to Prolomet XL 25 Tablet or any other beta-blockers. Avoid taking Prolomet XL 25 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 Prolomet XL 25 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Prolomet XL 25 Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Prolomet XL 25 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
Prolomet XL 25 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
Prolomet XL 25 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Prolomet XL 25 Tablet is recommended.
Liver
Prolomet XL 25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Prolomet XL 25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Prolomet XL 25 Tablet.
Pregnancy
Prolomet XL 25 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
Prolomet XL 25 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 Prolomet XL 25 Tablet?
If you forget to take a dose of Prolomet XL 25 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 Prolomet XL 25 Tablet help you sleep better?
Q. Can I stop taking Prolomet XL 25 Tablet on my own?
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