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Metolash 50 XL Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

METOPROLOL SUCCINATE-47.5MG

Uses:

<p>Metolash 50 XL Tablet 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 Metolash 50 XL Tablet are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Treatment of Hypertension: </strong>Metolash 50 XL Tablet 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>Metolash 50 XL Tablet 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> Metolash 50 XL Tablet helps manage irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) by slowing the heart rate and stabilizing the heart's rhythm, reducing symptoms and improving heart function.</li><li><strong>Management of Heart Attack: </strong>Metolash 50 XL Tablet is used to manage heart attack (myocardial infarction) by reducing the workload on the heart and preventing further damage.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Metolash 50 XL Tablet 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.
  • Metolash 50 XL Tablet may also help in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headache and tremors (fits).

FAQs

Metolash 50 XL Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), and heart attack (myocardial infarction).

Metolash 50 XL Tablet helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. Thereby, lowers blood pressure.

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

Do not stop taking Metolash 50 XL Tablet without consulting your doctor, as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Metolash 50 XL Tablet 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 Metolash 50 XL Tablet.

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

Your doctor may probably ask you to stop taking Metolash 50 XL Tablet 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 Metolash 50 XL Tablet.

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

Yes, Metolash 50 XL Tablet is a selective beta-blocker, that acts on the heart muscles.

No, do not stop taking Metolash 50 XL Tablet if your blood pressure level comes in control as discontinuing suddenly may worsen the condition. Therefore, continue taking Metolash 50 XL Tablet for long as it is advised by your doctor.

No, Metolash 50 XL Tablet is not a blood thinner. Metolash 50 XL Tablet 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 Metolash 50 XL Tablet 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 Metolash 50 XL Tablet, do not worry. It exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.

The side effects of Metolash 50 XL Tablet include stomach pain, nausea, diarrhoea, dizziness, tiredness or headache. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Metolash 50 XL Tablet is generally safe if used as prescribed by the doctor. If this medication is stopped suddenly, it may cause harmful effects such as a 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 Metolash 50 XL Tablet for the prescribed duration and do not stop taking it suddenly.

Metolash 50 XL Tablet 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 Metolash 50 XL Tablet as alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Metolash 50 XL Tablet and might cause increased dizziness.