Protol-XL 25 Tablet

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Composition FOR Protol 23.75mg Tablet ER

Metoprolol Succinate(23.75mg)

food interaction for Protol Tablet ER

alcohol interaction for Protol Tablet ER

pregnancy interaction for Protol Tablet ER

lactation interaction for Protol Tablet ER

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Protol-XL 25 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Protol-XL 25 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 Protol-XL 25 Tablet.
UNSAFE
Protol-XL 25 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
Protol-XL 25 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 Protol 23.75mg Tablet ER

Metoprolol Succinate(23.75mg)

Protol tablet er uses

How protol tablet er works

Protol-XL 25 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 protol tablet er

Tiredness, Dizziness, Depression, Breathlessness, Headache, Slow heart rate, Nausea, Rash, Diarrhea, Hypotension (low blood pressure)

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Expert advice FOR Protol Tablet ER

  • 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 Protol 23.75mg Tablet ER

Metoprolol Succinate

Q. How long does Protol-XL 25 Tablet take to work?
The time taken by Protol-XL 25 Tablet to start working varies from person to person. Usually, Protol-XL 25 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 Protol-XL 25 Tablet, do not panic. The medicine exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.
Q. Is taking Protol-XL 25 Tablet dangerous?
Protol-XL 25 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 Protol-XL 25 Tablet help you sleep better?
Protol-XL 25 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.
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Q. Can I take alcohol after taking Protol-XL 25 Tablet?
No, you should not consume alcohol after taking Protol-XL 25 Tablet. Alcohol may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effects of this medicine and lead to low blood pressure.

Content on this page was last updated on 31 May, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)