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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Ajanta House, Charkop, Kandivli West, Mumbai 400 067, India
Other Info - MET1792

FAQs

Met XL 25 Tablet 20's helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. Thereby, lowers blood pressure.
High blood pressure increases the workload on the arteries and heart. If untreated, it could damage the blood vessels of the heart, brain, kidney and might result in stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. Hypertension increases the risk of heart attacks. Therefore, anti-hypertensives such as Met XL 25 Tablet 20's are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.
Do not stop taking Met XL 25 Tablet 20's without consulting your doctor as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Met XL 25 Tablet 20's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Met XL 25 Tablet 20's.
Consult your doctor before taking Met XL 25 Tablet 20's if you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) as it might mask the symptoms or make it difficult to recognise the signs of thyrotoxicosis (excess thyroid hormone in the body).
Consult your doctor before taking Met XL 25 Tablet 20's with anti-diabetic medicines as it might mask the signs of low blood sugar. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels while taking Met XL 25 Tablet 20's is advised.
Your doctor may probably ask you to stop taking Met XL 25 Tablet 20's 24hours prior to the surgery, as it might lower blood pressure when combined with general anaesthesia. If you are due to have any surgery or are receiving an anaesthetic, inform the doctor that you are taking Met XL 25 Tablet 20's.
Taking Met XL 25 Tablet 20's along with multivitamin/multimineral supplements may decrease the effect of Met XL 25 Tablet 20's. Therefore, maintain a gap of at least 2hours between both. However, you are advised to take Met XL 25 Tablet 20's with other medicines only after consulting your doctor.

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Alcohol

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Alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Met XL 25 Tablet 20's. It might also cause increased dizziness. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption while taking Met XL 25 Tablet 20's.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Met XL 25 Tablet 20's belongs to pregnancy category C. Met XL 25 Tablet 20's is not recommended for use during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, consult your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Met XL 25 Tablet 20's may pass into breastmilk. Consult a doctor before taking Met XL 25 Tablet 20's if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Met XL 25 Tablet 20's may cause dizziness and tiredness. Therefore, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor before taking Met XL 25 Tablet 20's if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor before taking Met XL 25 Tablet 20's if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

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Met XL 25 Tablet 20's is not recommended in children as the safety and efficacy have not been established.

About Met XL 25 Tablet 20's

Met XL 25 Tablet 20's belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart-related chest pain (angina), irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia), and to protect the heart after a heart attack (myocardial infarction). Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the blood exerts an increased pressure against the arteries that may lead to various types of heart diseases. Besides this, Met XL 25 Tablet 20's may also help in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headaches and tremors (fits). 

Met XL 25 Tablet 20's contains 'Metoprolol succinate', which helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. This lowers blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, heart attack, or other heart or kidney problems in the future. 

Take Met XL 25 Tablet 20's as prescribed. Based on your medical condition, your doctor will decide the dose and duration. In some cases, Met XL 25 Tablet 20's may cause certain common side effects like dizziness, tiredness, diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, asthma, overactive thyroid, metabolic acidosis, or severe blood circulation problems. Consult your doctor before taking Met XL 25 Tablet 20's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Met XL 25 Tablet 20's is not recommended for use in children. Met XL 25 Tablet 20's may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Met XL 25 Tablet 20's as it might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Met XL 25 Tablet 20's. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.

Uses of Met XL 25 Tablet 20's

High blood pressure (hypertension), prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), heart attack (myocardial infarction).

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Medicinal Benefits

Met XL 25 Tablet 20's belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart-related chest pain (angina), irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia), and to protect the heart after a heart attack (myocardial infarction). Besides this, it also helps in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headaches and tremors (fits).  Met XL 25 Tablet 20's helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. This lowers blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, heart attack, or other heart or kidney problems in the future. 

Directions for Use

Take Met XL 25 Tablet 20's with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Side Effects of Met XL 25 Tablet 20's

  • Dizziness
  • Tiredness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Headache

Drug Warnings

Do not take Met XL 25 Tablet 20's if you are allergic to metoprolol succinate or any other beta-blockers. Avoid taking Met XL 25 Tablet 20's if you have/had heart conduction, rhythm problems, uncontrolled/severe heart failure, blocked blood vessels, blood circulation problems, untreated pheochromocytoma, metabolic acidosis, low blood pressure, or prinzmetal angina. Inform your doctor if you have asthma, COPD, diabetes, blood vessel disorder, slow heart rate, pheochromocytoma, myasthenia gravis, dry eye problems, kidney or liver impairment; if you are taking anti-depressants, other blood pressure-lowering medicines, or anti-arrhythmic agents. Consult your doctor before taking Met XL 25 Tablet 20's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Met XL 25 Tablet 20's is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Met XL 25 Tablet 20's may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Let your doctor know if you are taking other prescription/non-prescription medicines or herbal supplements.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MetoprololDisopyramide
Severe
MetoprololAtazanavir
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CIMETIDINE
  • HYDRALAZINE
  • CLONIDINE
  • PRAZOSIN
  • AMIODARONE
  • PROPAFENONE
  • CYCLOPROPANE
  • TEMAZEPAM
  • NITRAZEPAM
  • DIAZEPAM
  • INDOMETHACIN
  • CELECOXIB
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • TERBINAFINE
  • HYDROCORTISONE
  • PREDNISOLONE
  • LIDOCAINE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation then immediately contact your doctor.
  • If you due to have any surgery, inform the doctor that you are taking Met XL 25 Tablet 20's.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do regular physical activity or exercise.
  • Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products.
  • Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease. 
  • Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.

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