Met XL 3D 50 Tablet (Chlorthalidone)

Introduction

Met XL 3D 50 Tablet is a combination drug that is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by relaxing blood arteries and allowing the heart to flow blood more efficiently throughout the body. It also flushes the body of excess water and electrolytes.
Met XL 3D 50 Tablet can be taken with food, however it is best if you take it all at once. It causes you to shed surplus water through urine, so take it during the day or 4 hours before bedtime to avoid nighttime urination. It should be regarded as medical advice. What you take it for determines the dose and frequency with which you take it. Your doctor will determine how much improvement you require. You should take this medicine for the entire time that it has been recommended for you.

Medicine Activity

Met XL 3D 50 Tablet contains salt composition: chlorthalidone, metoprolol succinate, and telmisartan. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic that helps the body rid itself of excess water and electrolytes through urine. It also works by relaxing blood arteries and increasing blood flow over time. Metoprolol Succinate is a beta blocker that works particularly on the heart to slow it down, whereas Telmisartan is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels by blocking the hormone angiotensin.

Uses

Met XL 3D Tablet is used in treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Dosage

Met XL 100 Tablet
Met XL 12.5 Tablet
Met XL 25 Tablet
Met XL 3D 25 Tablet
Met XL 3D 25/6.25 Tablet
Met XL 3D 50 Tablet
Met XL 3D 50/6.25 tablet
Met XL 50 Tablet
Met XL AM 25/2.5 Tablet
Met XL AM 25/5 Tablet
Met XL AM 50/5 Tablet
Met XL R 25/5 Tablet
Met XL R 50/5 Tablet
Met XL Trio 25 Tablet
Met XL Trio 50 Tablet
Met XL-T 25 Tablet

Directions for use

Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and duration of this medicine. Take it all in at once. It should not be chewed, crushed, or broken. Met XL 3D 50 Tablet can be taken with food, however it is best if you take it at the same time every day.

Side effects

The majority of side effects are minor and will go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. If they don’t go away or you’re concerned about them, see your doctor.
Adverse effects of Met XL 3D Tablet
Nausea
Taste change
Diarrhea
Upset stomach
Headache
Dizziness
Weakness
Cold extremities
Numbness of extremity
Increased uric acid level in blood
Increased blood lipid level
Decreased magnesium level in blood
Slow heart rate
Decreased sodium level in blood
Decreased blood pressure