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Oldbeta-XL 25 Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

METOPROLOL SUCCINATE-23.75MG

Uses:

<p>Oldbeta-XL 25 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 Oldbeta-XL 25 Tablet are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Treatment of Hypertension: </strong>Oldbeta-XL 25 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>Oldbeta-XL 25 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> Oldbeta-XL 25 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>Oldbeta-XL 25 Tablet is used to manage heart attack (myocardial infarction) by reducing the workload on the heart and preventing further damage.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Oldbeta-XL 25 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.
  • Oldbeta-XL 25 Tablet may also help in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headache and tremors (fits).

FAQs

Oldbeta-XL 25 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).

Oldbeta-XL 25 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 Oldbeta-XL 25 Tablet are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.

Do not stop taking Oldbeta-XL 25 Tablet without consulting your doctor, as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Oldbeta-XL 25 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 Oldbeta-XL 25 Tablet .

Consult your doctor before taking Oldbeta-XL 25 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 Oldbeta-XL 25 Tablet with anti-diabetic medicines as it might mask the signs of low blood sugar. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels while taking Oldbeta-XL 25 Tablet is advised.

Your doctor may probably ask you to stop taking Oldbeta-XL 25 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 Oldbeta-XL 25 Tablet .

Taking Oldbeta-XL 25 Tablet along with multivitamin/multimineral supplements may decrease the effect of Oldbeta-XL 25 Tablet . Therefore, maintain a gap of at least 2hours between both. However, you are advised to take Oldbeta-XL 25 Tablet with other medicines only after consulting your doctor.

Yes, Oldbeta-XL 25 Tablet is a selective beta-blocker, that acts on the heart muscles.

No, do not stop taking Oldbeta-XL 25 Tablet if your blood pressure level comes in control as discontinuing suddenly may worsen the condition. Therefore, continue taking Oldbeta-XL 25 Tablet for long as it is advised by your doctor.

No, Oldbeta-XL 25 Tablet is not a blood thinner. Oldbeta-XL 25 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 Oldbeta-XL 25 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 Oldbeta-XL 25 Tablet , do not worry. It exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.

The side effects of Oldbeta-XL 25 Tablet include stomach pain, nausea, diarrhoea, dizziness, tiredness or headache. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Oldbeta-XL 25 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 Oldbeta-XL 25 Tablet for the prescribed duration and do not stop taking it suddenly.

Oldbeta-XL 25 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 Oldbeta-XL 25 Tablet as alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Oldbeta-XL 25 Tablet and might cause increased dizziness.