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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

METOPROLOL TARTRATE-50MG

Uses:

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain), Arrhythmia (heart rhythm disorder), Heart failure, Stroke, Migraine.

Medicinal Benefits:

Metmed-XR 50 Tablet 10's contains Metoprolol tartrate that works by blocking beta receptors, namely beta 1 and beta 2. Metmed-XR 50 Tablet 10'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, Metmed-XR 50 Tablet 10'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 Metmed-XR 50 Tablet 10'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, Metmed-XR 50 Tablet 10's reduces symptoms of essential tremor (fits), and prevent migraine. Metmed-XR 50 Tablet 10'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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Metmed-XR 50 Tablet 10's is used to treat High blood pressure (hypertension), prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), and heart attack (myocardial infarction)

Metmed-XR 50 Tablet 10's contains 'metoprolol tartrate ' that reduces blood pressure by allowing the blood to flow more smoothly. It belongs to a class of medications known as beta-blockers. It works by inhibiting the action of natural chemicals such as epinephrine in the body. This effect helps to reduce the blood pressure, heart rate and strain on the heart.

Use of Metmed-XR 50 Tablet 10's in diabetes may mask tachycardia (fast heart rate) occurring with low blood sugar level, but other symptoms like dizziness and sweating may not be significantly affected. So, if you are diabetic patients always consult a doctor before taking Metmed-XR 50 Tablet 10's.

Your doctor may probably tell you to stop taking Metmed-XR 50 Tablet 10's as it lowers blood pressure (hypotension) when combined with a certain general anaesthetic before surgery. So, please inform your doctor before surgery if you are taking Metmed-XR 50 Tablet 10's.

It is advised to continue your medicine even after your blood pressure is under control or becomes normal as blood pressure can shot up at any time. If you have any discomfort, please consult your doctor immediately.

Metmed-XR 50 Tablet 10's may increase your blood potassium level. So potassium-rich diet and supplements should be avoided while taking Metmed-XR 50 Tablet 10's to avoid any unpleasant side effects. Talk to your doctor for more information regarding this.

Metoprolol tartrate and metoprolol succinate are both similar in effectiveness for treating high blood pressure and chronic chest pain. However, metoprolol tartrate may be more effective as a treatment for acute heart attacks while metoprolol succinate may be more effective as a treatment for chronic heart failure.

The side effects of Metmed-XR 50 Tablet 10's include stomach pain, dizziness, tiredness, anxiety, headache or irregular heartbeat. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Yes, Metmed-XR 50 Tablet 10's is a selective beta-blocker, that acts on the heart muscles.

No, Metmed-XR 50 Tablet 10's is not a blood thinner. Metmed-XR 50 Tablet 10's relaxes the blood vessels, and slows down the heart rate. Thereby, it reduces the workload on the heart and makes it easier to pump blood effectively.

The time taken by Metmed-XR 50 Tablet 10's to start working varies from person to person. Usually, it starts working within 15 minutes. However, it may take up to 2 hours to start working in some people. The maximum or full effect is usually achieved within 1 week as it starts acting slowly. In case you do not feel any difference while taking Metmed-XR 50 Tablet 10's, do not worry. It exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.

Metmed-XR 50 Tablet 10's is generally safe if used as prescribed by the doctor. If this medication is stopped suddenly, it may cause harmful effects such as sudden increase in the heart rate and affect its activity, which can be dangerous for heart failure patients and in some cases even result in a heart attack. Therefore, take Metmed-XR 50 Tablet 10's for the prescribed duration and do not stop taking suddenly.

Metmed-XR 50 Tablet 10's belongs to the class of medicines called beta-blockers. Though their effect on sleep differs from person to person, it has been found that these medications are known to change the sleep pattern and disturb sleep in some patients. On the other hand, it has also been observed to promote better sleep in patients with increased anxiety and heart rate by calming down the nerves and heart. If you have any sleep disturbances, please consult your doctor.

No, you are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption after taking Metmed-XR 50 Tablet 10's as alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Metmed-XR 50 Tablet 10's and might cause increased dizziness.