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Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's Substitute

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Composition:

METOPROLOL-50MG

Uses:

<p>Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's is used in the treatment of High blood pressure (hypertension), prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), and heart attack (myocardial infarction). The detailed uses of Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Treatment of Hypertension: </strong>Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's controls high blood pressure by reducing the heart rate and the force of contraction, thereby lowering blood pressure.</li><li><strong>Prevention of Heart-related Chest Pain: </strong>Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's prevents chest pain (angina) by reducing the workload on the heart and improving blood flow to the heart muscle.</li><li><strong>Control of Abnormal Heart Rhythms:</strong> Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's helps manage irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) by slowing the heart rate and stabilising the heart's rhythm, reducing symptoms and improving heart function.</li><li><strong>Management of Heart Attack: </strong>Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's is used to manage heart attack (myocardial infarction) by reducing the workload on the heart and preventing further damage.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body.
  • This medicine lowers the blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, heart attack, or other heart or kidney problems in the future.
  • Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's may also help in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headache and tremors (fits).

FAQs

Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's is indicated in the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension), prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), and heart attack (myocardial infarction).

Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. Thereby, lowers blood pressure.

Do not stop taking Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's without consulting your doctor as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's.

Consult your doctor before taking Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's if you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) as it might mask the symptoms or make it difficult to recognise the signs of thyrotoxicosis (excess thyroid hormone in the body).

Consult your doctor before taking Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's with anti-diabetic medicines as it might mask the signs of low blood sugar. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels while taking Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's is advised.

Your doctor may probably ask you to stop taking Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's 24hours prior to the surgery, as it might lower blood pressure when combined with general anaesthesia. If you are due to have any surgery or are receiving an anaesthetic, inform the doctor that you are taking Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's.

Taking Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's along with multivitamin/multimineral supplements may decrease the effect of Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's. Therefore, maintain a gap of at least 2 hours between both. However, you are advised to take Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's with other medicines only after consulting your doctor.

High blood pressure increases the workload on the arteries and heart. If untreated, it could damage the blood vessels of the heart, brain, and kidney and might result in stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. Hypertension increases the risk of heart attacks. Therefore, anti-hypertensives such as Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.

Yes, Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's contains metoprolol which belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.

No, Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's is not a blood thinner. It is an antihypertensive medicine.

Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's starts working within 2 hours. However, it can take up to a week to show its full effect.

No, it is not dangerous to take Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's. It is safe to take Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's if prescribed by the doctor.

Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's may cause sleepiness. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert. Consult the doctor if you have sleep problems.

Alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's. It might also cause increased dizziness. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption while taking Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's.

Betaloc 50 mg Tablet 20's may cause side effects like dizziness, tiredness, diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea, and headache. If the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

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