Embeta HT 50 Tablet (Metoprolol Succinate)

About Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s

Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s belongs to the class of anti-hypertensives, primarily taken to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and reduce stroke risk in patients with high blood pressure. Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s is a combination medication generally used when a single medicine is unable to control high blood pressure. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a life-long or chronic condition in which the force exerted against the artery wall becomes too high. It can lead to the risk of heart diseases, like heart attack and stroke.

Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s is a combination of two medicines, namely: Metoprolol and Hydrochlorothiazide. Metoprolol belongs to the class of drugs known as β-blockers that works by relaxing the blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. It helps slow down the heart rate, making it easier to pump more blood around your body and lower blood pressure. On the other hand, Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic or water pill that works by removing extra water/fluid and certain electrolytes overload from the body. Together, Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s lowers the fluid overload, raised blood pressure, improves blood flow, and reduces the future risk of a heart attack and stroke. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective.

Take Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience nausea, fatigue, constipation, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, increased blood uric acid, slow heart rate, decreased potassium level in the blood, altered blood lipid level, glucose intolerance, increased calcium level in the blood, and decreased magnesium level in blood. Most of these side effects of Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s, have liver disease, kidney disease, asthma, heart failure, a heart valve problem, or a history of a heart attack. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s. Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure) might occur, so patients taking Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s should get up with caution. A prolonged intake of Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s may decrease your potassium levels in the bloodstream. So, it is better to ask your doctor about foods high in potassium like bananas or orange juice. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte (sodium, potassium, calcium, etc.) are recommended while taking Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s. And also, a healthy diet, regular exercise is necessary to keep blood pressure under control.

Uses of Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Medicinal Benefits

Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s contains a combination of medicines: Metoprolol (beta-blockers) and Hydrochlorothiazide (thiazide diuretic or water pill). Metoprolol plays a vital role in relaxing our blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in our bodies. It helps slow down the heart rate, making it easier to pump more blood around your body and lower blood pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that prevents absorption of excess salt in the body, preventing fluid retention. Collectively, both help reduces blood pressure and reduce the chance of having any stroke, heart attack, and edema (fluid overload) in the future.

Dosage

Embeta 25 Tablet
Embeta 50 Tablet
Embeta XR 12.5 Tablet
Embeta XR 25 Tablet
Embeta XR 50 Tablet
Embeta XR 75mg Tablet
Embeta XR 100 Tablet
Embeta-TM 25 Tablet
Embeta-TM 50 Tablet
Embeta-R 2.5 Tablet
Embeta-R 5 Tablet
Embeta HT 50 Tablet
Embeta AM 25 Tablet
Embeta AM 50 Tablet

Directions for Use

Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s can be taken orally with or without food or as directed by your doctor. Swallow the whole tablet with approximately a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. It is preferable to take the drug at the same time every day for better results. Never take an overdose to make up for a forgotten one.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s

• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Diarrhea
• Stuffy nose, sore throat
• Slow heart rate
• Increased blood uric acid
• Decreased potassium/ magnesium level in the blood
• Increased calcium level in the blood
• Altered blood lipid level
• Glucose intolerance

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Don’t stop taking Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s without talking to your doctor first. Stopping Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s gradually may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure, cause chest pain, or a heart attack. Your doctor will lower your dose gradually over a period of time to help prevent these symptoms. You should not use Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s if you have allergic to Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s, have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), very slow heartbeat, serious lung condition (like asthma), serious heart condition (sick sinus syndrome), or any heart blockage. Do not use Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, breastfeeding, or unable to urinate (anuria). It should not be given to the children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Before taking Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s you should tell the doctor if you have any muscle disorder (myasthenia gravis, rhabdomyolysis), breathing problem (COPD, bronchitis, emphysema), low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia), eye problem (glaucoma), low blood pressure (hypotension), depression, previous heart failure, liver/kidney disease, thyroid hormone disorder like overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), adrenal gland cancer, or severe blood circulation problem (Raynaud’s syndrome). You should monitor your blood pressure regularly to make sure the Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s is working efficiently. Besides this, prolonged intake of Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s can lead to lowering of blood pressure (hypotension). So, daily monitoring of blood pressure is advisable.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s may interact with other blood pressure-lowering pills or beta-blockers (acebutolol, atenolol, bisoprolol, carteolol, esmolol, nadolol) other blood pressure-related medicines (lisinopril, enalapril, diltiazem, prazosin, terazosin, ramipril, atorvastatin), diuretics (furosemide, chlorothiazide, chlorthalidone, indapamide, metolazone), asthma medications (theophylline, aminophylline), pain killers (ibuprofen, aspirin), antifungals (terbinafine), anticancer (aldesleukin), blood thinner (dipyridamole), antibiotics (rifampicin), antivirals (ritonavir), antihistamines used to treat hay fever (diphenhydramine), medicines used to treat irregular heartbeat (amiodarone, propafenone, quinidine, disopyramide, procainamide, digoxin, lidocaine), anti-epilepsy medicines (carbamazepine, phenobarbital), immune-suppressing drugs (cyclosporine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s severely interacts with grapefruit and protein-enriched foods. Using Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s together with ayurvedic, homeopathy, Unani, herbal supplements, or any other OTC items may decrease the effects of Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s. Hence, it is better to maintain at least 2 hours gap between the administration of Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s and these products.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Embeta HT 50 Tablet 10’s should not be given to the people with diabetes, thyroid disease, asthma, cardiogenic shock (when the heart fails to pump required blood to the body), heart valve problem (stenosis), low blood pressure (hypotension), coronary heart disease, liver disease or heart failure, gout, low serum potassium (hypokalemia), patients with nil urine output (anuria).