About Metolar XR 25mg Tablet 15’s
Metolar XR 25mg Tablet 15’s belongs to a group of medicines called “Antihypertensive” used alone or together with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), symptoms caused by an overactive thyroid gland, heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). Besides this, it also helps in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headaches. High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a long-term force of the blood against the arteries that may lead to various heart diseases. It can damage the blood vessels (arteries) of the brain, heart, and kidneys if it continues for a long time, resulting in a stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack and heart-related chest pain (angina).
Metolar XR 25mg Tablet 15’s plays a vital role in relaxing blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. It helps slow down the heart rate, making it easier for pumping more blood around the body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems or kidney problems in the future. Metolar XR 25mg Tablet 15’s needs to be taken regularly to be effective.
Metolar XR 25mg Tablet 15’s should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. You are advised to take Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as tiredness, dizziness, stomach pain, nightmares, irregular heart rate and skin rash. Most of these side effects of Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Don’t stop taking $ name without talking to your doctor first. Stopping Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s abruptly 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. Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s should not be used to avoid heart attacks. You should not use Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s if you have heart rhythm problems, diabetes, kidney disease or failure, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Driving and operating heavy machinery should not be done as it may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure n standing) might occur so patients using Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s should get up with caution. Before taking Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s, inform your doctor if you are going to have surgery or an anaesthetic.
Uses of Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s
Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain), Arrhythmia (heart rhythm disorder), Heart failure, Stroke, Migraine.
Medicinal Benefits
The Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s contains Metoprolol tartrate that works by blocking beta receptors, namely beta 1 and beta 2. Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s blocks beta 1 receptor located in the heart cells that lower heart rate and decreases the heart’s blood pumping frequency decreasing raised blood pressure. On the other hand, Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s also blocks beta 2 receptors located in the lungs (bronchioles) and blood vessels of skeletal muscle narrowing it. This, in turn, lowers your overall body’s blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. A Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s also improves heart-related chest pain (angina) and may increase a person’s stamina to exercise with angina. It also blocks the effects of epinephrine, which causes the heart to beat slower. Additionally, Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s reduces symptoms of essential tremor (fits), and prevent migraine. Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s can reduce symptoms of too much thyroid hormone (thyrotoxicosis) and can be taken together with thyroid-related medicines to treat an overactive thyroid.
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Side Effects of Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s
- Tiredness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Stomach pain
- Anxiety
- Irregular heart rate
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s or any ingredients present in it. Please consult your doctor before taking Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s if you are pregnant or planning to conceive, and breastfeeding. It should not be given to children. Don’t stop taking Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s without talking to your doctor first. Stopping Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’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. Before taking Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s, inform your doctor if you have diabetes mellitus, liver cirrhosis, myasthenia gravis, psoriasis, or if you have a slow heart rate or blood vessel disorder. Do not take Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s with medicines like monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) for depression, other blood pressure-lowering medicines such as nifedipine, verapamil, diltiazem disopyramide or quinidine (to treat irregular heartbeat). Inform your doctor about all your current ongoing medications before taking Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s. Do not consume alcohol while on this medication.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s may interact with other blood pressure-medications (acebutolol, atenolol, bisoprolol, carteolol, esmolol, metoprolol, nadolol, nebivolol or sotalol), medicines for treating depression (isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine), an ergot medicine (dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine), high blood pressure medications such as hydralazine, clonidine or prazosin; stomach ulcers medication such as cimetidine; epilepsy medication such as barbiturates; malaria medication such as mefloquine.
Drug-Food Interactions: Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s severely interact with alcohol, grapefruit and protein-enriched foods. Using Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s together with ayurvedic, homoeopathy, unani, herbal supplements or any other OTC items may decrease the effects of Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s. Hence, it is better to maintain at least 2 hours gap between the administration of Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s and these products.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Metolar XT-25 Tablet 15’s should not be given to people with heart rhythm problems, diabetes, liver or kidney disease or failure, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).
