Metolar XR 25 Capsule

The use of Metolar XR 25 capsule is not recommended during pregnancy unless prescribed by your doctor. Inform your doctor about the pregnancy and also if you think you may be pregnant.

Metolar XR 25 capsule passes into the breastmilk and may cause harm to the breastfeeding infant. You should not take this medicine unless prescribed by your doctor.

Metolar XR 25 capsule can make you feel dizzy or sleepy. Hence, be cautious while driving after taking this medicine.

Alcohol might increase sleepiness or cause a drop in your blood pressure. Therefore, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Metolar XR 25 capsule.

Sudden stopping of Metolar xr 25 can be fatal and life-threatening. It can cause palpitations, irregular heartbeats, heart failure known as hypertensive crisis. Hence, the dose should be reduced gradually before stopping it.

Metolar XR 25 capsule can worsen diabetes. Thus, caution is needed. This medicine may reduce blood sugar levels and affect the body's response to low levels of blood sugar.

A physician should be consulted immediately in case of symptoms such as dizziness, syncope, vision problems, sexual dysfunction, slowing of heart rate, etc. The medicine dose needs to be adjusted as per the patient's blood pressure, heart rate, level of medicine in the serum and other such important factors.

Women should share information about pregnancy status, use of oral contraceptives, history of pregnancy-induced high blood pressure, etc. The physician should be informed about past or present diseases like liver, kidney or heart-related disorders, diabetes mellitus and thyroid disorders. He should also be informed about the ongoing prescription and non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, vitamins, herbal medicines, etc.

Yes, Metolar 25 capsule contains metoprolol as its active therapeutic ingredient. However, Metolar XR 25 capsule is a modified formulation designed as an extended-release, aimed to be released slowly into the body, providing a longer duration of action. Whereas Metolar 25 is in normal immediate release form has a shorter duration of action when compared with Metolar XR 25 capsule.

No, it is not a blood thinner. It is anti-hypertensive medicine.

It is advised to avoid potassium supplements or intake of a potassium-rich diet while on treatment. The doctor might ask for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function and electrolytes level while on the treatment with Metolar.

You can take Metolar XR at any time of the day with or without food, but it's important to take it at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time will reduce the chances of missing the dose and it will also help you to get optimum results.

Dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, tiredness etc. are few common side effects that can be seen during the treatment with Metolar xr 25. Although not everyone gets them. Side effects often improve as your body gets used to the medicine.

No, it is better to take beta-blockers like Metolar Xr in between meals or immediately after food to avoid stomach upset.

The content present in Metolar Xr is metoprolol as its active ingredient.

Metolar xr 25 is used to decrease the increased blood pressure and other heart-related conditions such as angina (chest pain), heart failure, thus preventing further complications such as kidney failure, vision change.