Metpure Xl 50mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Metpure Xl 50 MG Description
Metpure XL 50 mg tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and various other heart-related conditions such as angina (chest pain) and heart failure, thus reducing further complications. It contains metoprolol as an active ingredient.
Metoprolol in Metpure XL 50 mg tablet lowers the raised blood pressure and also has its action specific to the heart muscles. It acts by relaxing the blood vessels, thereby reducing the load on the heart and decreasing the blood pressure. Seloken XL 50 tablet, Starpress XL 50 tablet, Metocard XL 50 tablet, Prolomet XL 50 tablet and Revolo XL 50 tablet are some other medicines containing metoprolol.
It should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed. Do not abruptly stop taking this medicine. Uncontrolled high blood pressure may further cause harm to the health of an individual by increasing the risk of damage to various organs such as the eye, brain, heart, kidney, etc.
Before using Metpure XL 50, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹175.96 |
You Save | ₹23.99 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Metoprolol(50.0 Mg) |
Uses | High blood pressure, angina (chest pain), prevent heart attack and migraine |
Side effects | Dizziness, headache, difficulty in breathing, low blood pressure |
Therapy | ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE |
Uses of Metpure Xl 50 MG
Contraindications of Metpure Xl 50 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 a tumour in the adrenal gland (phaeochromocytoma)
- 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 Metpure Xl 50 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 Metpure Xl 50 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, headaches, etc....
- You have a tumour of adrenal gland tissue (Pheochromocytoma)
- You have an overactive thyroid (a condition when the thyroid gland produces too much of the thyroxine hormone)
- You are suffering from psoriasis
- You have a circulation-related problem in the 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 Metpure Xl 50 MG
Storage and disposal of Metpure Xl 50 MG
- Store it in original packing to protect it from light
- Try to keep out of the reach of children
Dosage of Metpure Xl 50 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 Metpure Xl 50 MG
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Metpure Xl 50 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Certain medicines can interfere with the action of Metpure XL 50 tablet, or this tablet itself can affect the action of other medicines if taken at the same time.
- Always inform your doctor about all the medicines you are currently consuming, which includes all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well and other treatments you are taking for any disorder....
- In particular, if you are taking any painkillers, other anti-hypertensive medicines, anti-tuberculosis medicines like Rifampicin, anti-allergic medicine like Hydralazine, anaesthetics like Lidocaine, medicines for erectile dysfunction, medicines for mood and sleeping disorders, antidiabetic medicine like Insulin, etc.....
Interactions with food items
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What will be the consequences if I stop this medication on my own?
Q: What special precautions should I follow?
Q: What should be discussed with my healthcare provider before I start the medication of Metpure Xl 50mg Strip Of 10 Tablets?
References
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- Metoprolol 50 mg film-coated tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 19 April 2022]
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