Met Xl 25mg Strip Of 20 Tablets
Met Xl 25 MG Description
Met XL 25 tablet is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain (angina pectoris), and heart failure. The active ingredient in this tablet is metoprolol, which works by relaxing the blood vessels, reducing the load on the heart, and lowering blood pressure. It is important to take Met XL 25 tablet exactly as your doctor prescribes, including the recommended dosage and duration of treatment. You should not stop taking this medicine abruptly without consulting your doctor. It is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age.
You may experience side effects like nausea, tiredness, dizziness and headache, which may be mild. However, if these symptoms worsen or persist, contact your doctor immediately. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from before starting the tab Met XL 25.
Prolomet XL 25 tablet, Metolar XR 25 tablet, Seloken XL 25 tablet, Betaloc 25 tablet, and Metocard XL 25 tablet are other medicines containing metoprolol as their active ingredient.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹83.78 |
You Save | ₹11.42 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Metoprolol(25.0 Mg) |
Uses | High blood pressure, angina (chest pain), prevent heart attack and migraine |
Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, low blood pressure |
Therapy | ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE |
Uses of Met Xl 25 MG
- Met XL 25 tablets, containing metoprolol, are used for various heart conditions:
- High Blood Pressure: Met XL helps relax blood vessels and slow down your heart rate, making it easier for your heart to pump blood and lower your blood pressure.
- Chest Pain (Angina): This medication can improve blood flow to your heart, reducing chest pain caused by insufficient oxygen supply.
- Irregular Heartbeats: Met XL can help regulate your heartbeat if it's too fast or irregular.
- Heart Attack Recovery: Met XL can help your heart recover and reduce the risk of further damage after a heart attack.
- Heart Failure: This medication can be used along with other treatments to ease the workload on your heart and manage symptoms of heart failure.
Contraindications of Met Xl 25 MG
- If you are allergic to metoprolol or other ingredients of Met XL 25 tablet.
- If you have a heart condition such as heart block or uncontrolled heart failure.
- If you have asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or lung condition.
- If you have low blood pressure, diabetes, renal or liver disease, a decreased heart rate.
- If you have an electrolyte imbalance, acid-base imbalance.
- If you take medication like verapamil, diltiazem, or disopyramide (heart medicine).
Side effects of Met Xl 25 MG
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Tiredness
- A sudden drop in blood pressure when you stand from a seated or lying down position (orthostatic hypotension)
Precautions and Warnings of Met Xl 25 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You experience an allergic reaction after taking the Met XL 25 tablet.
- You have medical conditions such as diabetes, heart conditions, liver or kidney disease.
- You have respiratory conditions like asthma and obstructive lung disease (COPD).
- You are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- You have a tumour of the adrenal gland tissue (Pheochromocytoma).
- You have an overactive thyroid (when the thyroid gland produces too much of the thyroxine hormone).
- You are suffering from a type of skin disease, psoriasis.
- You have circulation-related problems in the toes, arms, legs or fingers.
- You are suffering from a type of chest pain (Prinzmetal’s angina).
- You recently had a heart attack, chest pain or heart surgery.
- Met XL 25 tablets should not be used in children below 18 years of age.
Directions for Use of Met Xl 25 MG
Storage and disposal of Met Xl 25 MG
- Store Met XL 25 tablets below 25°C. Protect it from light and moisture.
- Keep it out of the reach and sight of children and pets.
Quick Tips of Met Xl 25 MG
- Met XL 25 tablets are used to treat various heart conditions. They relax blood vessels, slow down heart rate, improve blood flow, and reduce blood pressure. They also regulate heartbeat rhythm, aid heart recovery, and complement other treatments for people with heart failure....
- Take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as recommended. Do not take less or more than the prescribed dose.
- Before starting Met Xl 25mg tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you take and your complete medical history....
- In addition, certain lifestyle changes are recommended. These changes include eating a low-fat, low-salt diet, maintaining a healthy weight, being physically active for 30 minutes daily, quitting smoking, and limiting alcohol consumption....
- Get regular check-ups to monitor your blood pressure and overall health.
- Some individuals may experience headaches, stomach pain, tiredness, and nausea/vomiting when taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away.
- If you experience dizziness or sleepiness after taking Met Xl 25mg tablet, it is recommended to avoid driving, operating heavy machinery or performing any such tasks that require mental alertness.
- Missing a dose of your blood pressure medication can lead to serious health problems. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
Dosage of Met Xl 25 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Met Xl 25 MG
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Met Xl 25 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way the Met XL 25 works or this medicine itself may reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell the doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
- Especially, if you are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, high/abnormal cholesterol levels, blood thinners, anti-infectives, anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, pain killers, immunomodulatory medicines or medicines for a brain-related disorder....
Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can Met XL 25 tablet be taken by diabetic patients?
Q: I have asthma. Is it safe for me to take Met XL 25 tablet?
Q: Is Met XL 25 tablet a beta-blocker?
Q: Can I stop taking Met XL 25 if my blood pressure level comes under control?
Q: Can I take other supplements along with Met XL 25?
Q: Is Met XL 25 habit forming?
Q: Is Met XL 25 a blood thinner?
Q: Can Met XL 25 tablet make me feel dizzy?
References
- Metoprolol film-coated tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 1 April 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 1 April 2022]
- METOPROLOL SUCCINATE- metoprolol succinate ER tablets tablet, film coated, extended release [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2022 [cited 1 April 2022]
- Lactmed - Metoprolol [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2022 [cited 1 April 2022]
- Metoprolol film-coated tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 1 April 2022]
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