Metolol 50mg Tablet
Rs.61.10for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
food interaction for Metolol Tablet
alcohol interaction for Metolol Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Metolol Tablet
lactation interaction for Metolol Tablet
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Metolol 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Metolol 50mg Tablet with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.
Avoid Metolol 50mg Tablet with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.
CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Metolol 50mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Metolol 50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Metolol 50mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
SALT INFORMATION FOR Metolol 50mg Tablet
Metoprolol Succinate(50mg)
Metolol tablet uses
{med_name} is used for Angina (heart-related chest pain), Arrhythmia, heart attack, Hypertension (high blood pressure) and migraine.
How metolol tablet works
Metolol 50mg Tablet is a long-acting beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It works by slowing down the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.
Common side effects of metolol tablet
Tiredness, Dizziness, Depression, Breathlessness, Headache, Slow heart rate, Nausea, Rash, Diarrhea, Hypotension (low blood pressure)
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Expert advice FOR Metolol Tablet
- Metoprolol Succinate lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.
- Metoprolol Succinate should be taken once a day regularly at the same time.
- Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
- It may also be used to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks (chest pain caused by heart disease).
- Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine work better.
- It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
- Do not stop taking Metoprolol Succinate suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Frequently asked questions FOR Metolol 50mg Tablet
Metoprolol Succinate
Q. How long does Metolol 50mg Tablet take to work?
The time taken by Metolol 50mg Tablet to start working varies from person to person. Usually, Metolol 50mg Tablet starts working within 15 minutes. However, in some patients, it may take up to 2 hours to start working. It starts acting slowly and the maximum or full effect is usually experienced within a span of 1 week. In case you do not feel any difference while taking Metolol 50mg Tablet, do not panic. The medicine exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.
Q. Is taking Metolol 50mg Tablet dangerous?
Metolol 50mg Tablet is usually safe when taken as per the doctor’s prescription. This medicine exhibits dangerous effects if the medicine is stopped suddenly. Stopping the medicine suddenly can cause an abrupt increase in the heart rate and affect its activity, which can be dangerous for heart failure patients and can even lead to a heart attack in some patients. So, do not stop the medicine suddenly and take it for the prescribed duration.
Q. Does Metolol 50mg Tablet help you sleep better?
Metolol 50mg Tablet belongs to the beta-blockers class of medicine. Though their effect on sleep varies from person to person, it has been found that these medicines are known to alter the sleep pattern and disturb sleep in few patients. On the other hand, it has also been seen to promote better sleep in patients with increased heart rate and anxiety by calming down the heart and nerves. Do consult your doctor in case you have any sleep disturbances.