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Composition :

METOPROLOL SUCCINATE-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Novartis India Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

About Lopressor XL 50 Tablet

Lopressor XL 50 Tablet 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). Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the blood exerts an increased pressure against the arteries that may lead to various types of heart diseases. Besides this, Lopressor XL 50 Tablet may also help in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headaches and tremors (fits). 

Lopressor XL 50 Tablet contains 'Metoprolol succinate', which 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. 

Take Lopressor XL 50 Tablet as prescribed. Based on your medical condition, your doctor will decide the dose and duration. In some cases, Lopressor XL 50 Tablet may cause certain common side effects like dizziness, tiredness, diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, asthma, overactive thyroid, metabolic acidosis, or severe blood circulation problems. Consult your doctor before taking Lopressor XL 50 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Lopressor XL 50 Tablet is not recommended for use in children. Lopressor XL 50 Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Lopressor XL 50 Tablet as it might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Lopressor XL 50 Tablet . Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.

Uses of Lopressor XL 50 Tablet

Lopressor XL 50 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 Lopressor XL 50 Tablet are as follows:
• Management of Hypertension: Lopressor XL 50 Tablet is frequently prescribed to lower high blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
• Angina Pectoris Relief: Lopressor XL 50 Tablet is effective in preventing chest pain (angina) by enhancing blood flow to the heart muscle.
• Heart Failure Treatment: Lopressor XL 50 Tablet serves as a part of the treatment plan for specific types of heart failure, helping the heart function more efficiently.
• Post-Myocardial Infarction Management: Lopressor XL 50 Tablet is often used after a heart attack to improve survival rates and minimize the likelihood of further heart complications.
• Control of Arrhythmias: Lopressor XL 50 Tablet is beneficial in managing certain abnormal heart rhythms, contributing to the stabilization of heart function.

Directions for Use

Take Lopressor XL 50 Tablet with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Lopressor XL 50 Tablet 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).  Lopressor XL 50 Tablet  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. 

How Lopressor XL 50 Tablet Works

Lopressor XL 50 Tablet contains 'Metoprolol succinate', which 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Lopressor XL 50 Tablet
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To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
  • Skin rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
  • Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
  • Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
  • Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.

What if I have taken an overdose of Lopressor XL 50 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Overdose of Lopressor XL 50 Tablet may cause nausea, vomiting, decreased consciousness or loss of consciousness (coma), irregular, fast, or slow heartbeat, chest pain, dizziness, fatigue or weakness and fainting. Seek immediate medical help if you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of Lopressor XL 50 Tablet .

Drug Warnings

Do not take Lopressor XL 50 Tablet if you are allergic to metoprolol succinate or any other beta-blockers. Avoid taking Lopressor XL 50 Tablet if you have/had heart conduction, rhythm problems, uncontrolled/severe heart failure, blocked blood vessels, blood circulation problems, untreated pheochromocytoma, metabolic acidosis, low blood pressure, or prinzmetal angina. Inform your doctor if you have asthma, COPD, diabetes, blood vessel disorder, slow heart rate, pheochromocytoma, myasthenia gravis, dry eye problems, kidney or liver impairment; if you are taking anti-depressants, other blood pressure-lowering medicines, or anti-arrhythmic agents. Consult your doctor before taking Lopressor XL 50 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Lopressor XL 50 Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Lopressor XL 50 Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Let your doctor know if you are taking other prescription/non-prescription medicines or herbal supplements.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MetoprololSaquinavir
Severe
MetoprololAtazanavir
Severe

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MetoprololSaquinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lopressor XL 50 Tablet:
Using Lopressor XL 50 Tablet and Saquinavir can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between Lopressor XL 50 Tablet and Saquinavir, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, slow pulse, or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MetoprololAtazanavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lopressor XL 50 Tablet:
Use of Lopressor XL 50 Tablet with Atazanavir may increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction between Lopressor XL 50 Tablet and Atazanavir, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or irregular heartbeat, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MetoprololClonidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lopressor XL 50 Tablet:
Co-administration of Clonidine and Lopressor XL 50 Tablet may lower blood pressure and slow the heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clonidine and Lopressor XL 50 Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience headaches, slow heartbeat, dizziness, or feeling like you might pass out, contact your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
MetoprololVerapamil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lopressor XL 50 Tablet:
Coadministration of Lopressor XL 50 Tablet with Verapamil may lead to increased side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Lopressor XL 50 Tablet can be taken with Verapamil if prescribed by the doctor. Consult a prescriber if you experience fatigue, headache, fainting, swelling of the extremities, weight gain, shortness of breath, chest pain, increased or decreased heartbeat, or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
MetoprololDisopyramide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lopressor XL 50 Tablet:
Combine use of Lopressor XL 50 Tablet with Disopyramide may increase the effectiveness of Disopyramide.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Lopressor XL 50 Tablet can be taken with Disopyramide if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, fainting, slow or fast pulse, or irregular heartbeats. Do not discontinue any medication without a doctor's advice.
MetoprololArtemether
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lopressor XL 50 Tablet:
Both Lopressor XL 50 Tablet and Artemether may increase the blood levels and effects of Lopressor XL 50 Tablet activity.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lopressor XL 50 Tablet and Artemether together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience blurry vision, confusion, dizziness, fainting, lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MetoprololTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lopressor XL 50 Tablet:
Coadministration of Lopressor XL 50 Tablet and Tizanidine may reduce the efficiency of Lopressor XL 50 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lopressor XL 50 Tablet and Tizanidine together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience blurry vision, confusion, dizziness, fainting, lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. do not discontinue any medications without talking to your doctor.
MetoprololAcebutolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lopressor XL 50 Tablet:
Coadministration of Acebutolol with Lopressor XL 50 Tablet can cause abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lopressor XL 50 Tablet and Acebutolol together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience blurry vision, confusion, dizziness, fainting, lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MetoprololCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lopressor XL 50 Tablet:
Taking ceritinib together with Lopressor XL 50 Tablet can slow your heart rate and increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between Lopressor XL 50 Tablet and Ceritinib, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience any dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MetoprololAminophylline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lopressor XL 50 Tablet:
Coadministration of Aminophylline with Lopressor XL 50 Tablet together can make Lopressor XL 50 Tablet less effective and increase the effects of aminophylline.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aminophylline with Lopressor XL 50 Tablet may lead to an interaction, it can be taken only if a doctor has advised it. If you experience nausea, vomiting, sleeplessness, restlessness, irregular heartbeats, or difficulty in breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do regular physical activity or exercise.

  • Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products.

  • Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet.

  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease. 

  • Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.

  • Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

Lopressor XL 50 Tablet Substitute

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Lopressor XL 50 Tablet . It might also cause increased dizziness. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption while taking Lopressor XL 50 Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Lopressor XL 50 Tablet belongs to pregnancy category C. Lopressor XL 50 Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, consult your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Lopressor XL 50 Tablet may pass into breastmilk. Consult a doctor before taking Lopressor XL 50 Tablet if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Lopressor XL 50 Tablet may cause dizziness and tiredness. Therefore, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor before taking Lopressor XL 50 Tablet if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor before taking Lopressor XL 50 Tablet if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Lopressor XL 50 Tablet is not recommended in children as the safety and efficacy have not been established.

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FAQs

Lopressor XL 50 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).

Lopressor XL 50 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 Lopressor XL 50 Tablet are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lopressor XL 50 Tablet 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 Lopressor XL 50 Tablet for the prescribed duration and do not stop taking suddenly.

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

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sandoz House, Shiv Sagar Estate, Worli Mumbai -400 018, India
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Reference

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  2. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/metoprolol/
  3. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.5816.pdf
  4. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2006/019962s032lbl.pdf

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