Met Xl 12.5mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Description
Metoprolol is an active ingredient in Met XL 12.5 tablet, an anti-hypertensive medicine, used to lower the raised blood pressure. It is used to treat high blood pressure and other heart-related condi
tions like angina (chest pain), heart failure and helps prevent complications. Metoprolol relaxes the blood vessels by reducing the load on the heart and decreased blood pressure. You must not abruptly stop taking the medicine as it leads to hypertensive crisis and heart failure. Avoid the use of the medicine for children below 18 years of age.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹94.16 |
You Save | ₹12.84 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Metoprolol(12.5 Mg) |
Uses | High blood pressure, heart conditions |
Side effects | Dizziness, headache, difficulty in breathing, low blood pressure |
Therapy | ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE |
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Uses of Met Xl 12.5 MG
Contraindications of Met Xl 12.5 MG
- If you are allergic to metoprolol or any other ingredient of Met XL 12.5 tablet.
- If you have any heart conditions such as heart block or uncontrolled heart failure.
- If you have asthma or any other lung condition.
- If you have low blood pressure, diabetes.
- If you have renal or liver disease.
- If you have an electrolyte imbalance, acid-base imbalance.
- If you have a decreased heart rate.
- If you are on medication like verapamil, diltiazem, disopyramide (heart medicine).
Side effects of Met Xl 12.5 MG
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Decreased heart rate
- Difficulty in breathing
- Orthostatic hypotension (A sudden drop in blood pressure when you stand from a seated or lying down position )
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Tiredness
Precautions and Warnings of Met Xl 12.5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You develop an allergic reaction.
- You suffer from side effect after taking Met XL 12.5 tablet.
- You suffer from medical conditions like diabetes, a heart condition, liver or kidney disease.
- You suffer from respiratory conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Met XL 12.5 tablet must not be used by children below 18 years of age.
Directions for Use of Met Xl 12.5 MG
Storage and disposal of Met Xl 12.5 MG
- Store it below 50°C. Protect it from light and moisture.
- Keep it out of the reach and sight of children and pets.
Dosage of Met Xl 12.5 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Met Xl 12.5 MG
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Met Xl 12.5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicine alters the effect of Met XL 12.5 tablet or Met XL itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicine.
- It is used to treat diabetes like insulin may be increased with Met XL 12.5 medicine.
- Medicines used to treat heart failure like digoxin may alter the effect.
- Medicines used to treat heart conditions like verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine causes a decrease in heart rate, low blood pressure when used along with the medicine.
- Pain-killer medicines like diclofenac, indomethacin may decrease the effect of Met XL 12.5 tablet.
- Rifampicin (anti-tubercular) decrease the effect of Met XL 12.5 tablet, whereas paroxetine, fluoxetine, sertraline (mood elevator), cimetidine (acid-lowering), hydralazine (anti-allergic), lidocaine (anaesthetic) increase the effect of the medicine....
- Concurrent use of hormonal pills like oestrogen decreases the anti-hypertensive action of the medicine.
- Concurrent use of medicines like aldesleukin (skin cancer), alprostadil (erectile dysfunction), clonazepam, diazepine (mood and sleep) increases the effect of Met XL 12.5 tablet.
- Discuss with the doctor about the other medicine, herbal preparation and supplements you take to avoid possible interactions.
Content Details

Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD

Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I use Met XL 12.5 tablet during low blood pressure?
Q: What if I stop Met XL 12.5 medicine on my own?
Q: On what basis will the doctor prescribe a dose of Met XL 12.5 medicine?
Q: What I must let know the physician before prescribing Met XL 12.5 tablet for me?
Q: Met XL 12.5 tablet is safe for diabetic patients?
Q: Is Met XL 12.5 tablet a beta-blocker?
Q: Is it safe to take Met XL 12.5 tablet if have asthma?
Q: Why Met XL 12.5 is used?
Q: What is the composition of Met Xl 12.5?
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