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Opol 100mg Tablet ER Substitute

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Composition:

METOPROLOL SUCCINATE-100MG

Uses:

Opol 100mg Tablet ER 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 Opol 100mg Tablet ER are as follows:<br/>• Management of Hypertension: Opol 100mg Tablet ER is frequently prescribed to lower high blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.<br/>• Angina Pectoris Relief: Opol 100mg Tablet ER is effective in preventing chest pain (angina) by enhancing blood flow to the heart muscle.<br/>• Heart Failure Treatment: Opol 100mg Tablet ER serves as a part of the treatment plan for specific types of heart failure, helping the heart function more efficiently.<br/>• Post-Myocardial Infarction Management: Opol 100mg Tablet ER is often used after a heart attack to improve survival rates and minimize the likelihood of further heart complications.<br/>• Control of Arrhythmias: Opol 100mg Tablet ER is beneficial in managing certain abnormal heart rhythms, contributing to the stabilization of heart function.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Opol 100mg Tablet ER belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart-related chest pain (angina), irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia), and to protect the heart after a heart attack (myocardial infarction). Besides this, it also helps in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headaches and tremors (fits).  Opol 100mg Tablet ER helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. This lowers blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, heart attack, or other heart or kidney problems in the future. 

FAQs

Opol 100mg Tablet ER is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), and heart attack (myocardial infarction).

Opol 100mg Tablet ER 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 Opol 100mg Tablet ER are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.

Do not stop taking Opol 100mg Tablet ER without consulting your doctor as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Opol 100mg Tablet ER 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 Opol 100mg Tablet ER.

Consult your doctor before taking Opol 100mg Tablet ER 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 Opol 100mg Tablet ER with anti-diabetic medicines as it might mask the signs of low blood sugar. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels while taking Opol 100mg Tablet ER is advised.

Your doctor may probably ask you to stop taking Opol 100mg Tablet ER 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 Opol 100mg Tablet ER.

Taking Opol 100mg Tablet ER along with multivitamin/multimineral supplements may decrease the effect of Opol 100mg Tablet ER. Therefore, maintain a gap of at least 2hours between both. However, you are advised to take Opol 100mg Tablet ER with other medicines only after consulting your doctor.

Yes, Opol 100mg Tablet ER is a selective beta-blocker, that acts on the heart muscles.

No, do not stop taking Opol 100mg Tablet ER if your blood pressure level comes in control as discontinuing suddenly may worsen the condition. Therefore, continue taking Opol 100mg Tablet ER for long as it is advised by your doctor.

No, Opol 100mg Tablet ER is not a blood thinner. Opol 100mg Tablet ER 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 Opol 100mg Tablet ER 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 Opol 100mg Tablet ER, do not worry. It exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.

The side effects of Opol 100mg Tablet ER include stomach pain, nausea, diarrhoea, dizziness, tiredness or headache. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Opol 100mg Tablet ER 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 Opol 100mg Tablet ER for the prescribed duration and do not stop taking suddenly.

Opol 100mg Tablet ER 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 Opol 100mg Tablet ER as alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Opol 100mg Tablet ER and might cause increased dizziness.