Metocard 25mg Tablet
Metocard 25 MG Description
Metocard XL 25 is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) and heart failure. It contains the active ingredient metoprolol, which works by relaxing blood vessels and making the heart beat less forcefully. This lowers blood pressure and reduces the workload on the heart. Metocard XL 25 should be taken as directed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it suddenly, as this can cause your blood pressure to spike. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can damage your eyes, brain, heart, kidneys and other organs. Metocard XL 25 should not be used by children under 18 years old. Met Xl 25 tablet, Prolomet Xl 25 tablet, Metolar Xr 25 capsule, Seloken Xl 25 tablet and Betaloc 25 tablet also contain the active ingredient metoprolol.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹33.18 |
You Save | ₹4.52 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Metoprolol(25.0 Mg) |
Uses | High blood pressure, heart conditions |
Side effects | Dizziness, headache, difficulty in breathing, low blood pressure |
Therapy | ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE |
Uses of Metocard 25 MG
Contraindications of Metocard 25 MG
- If you have an allergy to this medicine or any of the ingredients of this medicine
- If you are suffering from heart conduction problem (like AV block) or uncontrolled heart failure
- If you are suffering from sick sinus syndrome (abnormal heart rhythms due to malfunction of sinus node)
- If you have continuous chest pain that occurs when you are at rest, between midnight and early morning (Prinzmetal's angina)
- If you have reduced blood supply to your limbs (peripheral arterial disease)
- If you have severe asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- If you are suffering from untreated high blood pressure due to tumour in adrenal gland (phaechromocytoma)
- If you have a condition called metabolic acidosis (increased acidity in your body)
- If you are using medicines to treat irregular heart rhythm like disopyramide
- If you have diabetes associated with frequent low blood sugar levels (hypoglycaemia)
- If you are suffering from low blood pressure (hypotension)
Side effects of Metocard 25 MG
- Low blood pressure when you stand
- Tiredness
- Slow heart rate
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Feeling sick
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Shortness of breath
Precautions and Warnings of Metocard 25 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
- This medicine passes into the mother’s milk and not recommended if you are breastfeeding
- The infant needs close monitoring for side effects like slowing of heart rate in such cases
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have asthma
- If you have diabetes, caution is required, Metoprolol may cause low blood sugar levels and also change the body’s response to low blood sugar. You may not experience warning signs of low blood sugar such as an increase in heart rate, sweating, hunger pangs, headache, etc....
- You have a tumour of adrenal gland tissue (Pheochromocytoma)
- You have an overactive thyroid (a condition when thyroid gland produces too much of the thyroxine hormone)
- You are suffering from psoriasis
- You have a circulation related problem in toes, arm, legs or fingers
- You are suffering from a type of chest pain (Prinzmetal’s angina)
- You recently had any heart attack, chest pain or heart surgery
Directions for Use of Metocard 25 MG
- Please take it as directed by your doctor
- Always take it at the same time everyday
Storage and disposal of Metocard 25 MG
- Store it in original packing to protect it from light
- Try to keep out of the reach of children
Dosage of Metocard 25 MG
Overdose
- Symptoms of an overdose include low blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, heart failure, shock, loss of consciousness, coma, nausea, vomiting, bluish colour of the lips, tongue and skin, low levels of potassium or calcium in blood...
- If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Metocard 25 MG
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Metocard 25 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Medicines used to treat irregular heart rhythm (Amiodarone, disopyramide)
- Medicines used to treat pain or inflammation (Indomethacin, Sulindac, Diclofenac and Foctafenine)
- Medicines used to treat depression (Fluoxetine, Paroxetine and Bupropion)
- Medicines used to treat mental conditions (antipsychotic) like Thioridazine
- Medicines used to treat HIV (antiretroviral) like Ritonavir
- Medicines used to treat allergies (antihistamine) like Diphenhydramine
- Medicines used to treat malaria (Hydroxychloroquine, Mefloquine)
- Medicines used to treat fungal infection of skin (Terbinafine)
- Medicines used to treat acidity or ulcers (antacids) like Cimetidine
- Medicines used to treat heart problems (Digoxin)
- Medicine used in acute shock and severe allergic reaction (Epinephrine)
- Medicine used to reduce swelling of the nose (Phenylpropanolamine)
- Eye drops like other beta blockers
- Medicines used to treat depression and Parkinson’s disease (Monoamine Oxidase inhibitors)
- Medicines used to lower down the blood pressure (Clonidine, Guanfacine, Moxonidine, Methyldopa, Rilmenidine)
- Medicines used to treat migraine (Ergotamine)
- Medicines used to treat chest pain (Nitroglycerine)
- General anaesthetics or local anesthetic (Lidocaine)
- Medicines used to reduce blood sugar level like Insulin and oral antidiabetic medicines
- Medicines used to treat high blood pressure and benign prostatic hyperplasia (Prazosine, Tamsulosin, Terazosin, Doxazosin)
- Medicines used to treat tuberculosis (Rifampicin)
Interactions with food items
Content Details
Dr. Ravi Kakarla
MBBS, MBA
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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