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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Metflix-50 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain, heart attack and irregular heartbeat. It may also be used to treat overactive thyroid and prevent migraine attacks. It contains Metoprolol tartrate which works by relaxing the blood vessels decreasing the workload on the heart. This medicine may sometimes cause side effects such as headache, dizziness, unusual tiredness, nausea, and vomiting. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Metflix-50 Tablet

Metflix-50 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called “Antihypertensive” used alone or together with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), symptoms caused by an overactive thyroid gland, heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). Besides this, it also helps in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headaches. High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a long-term force of the blood against the arteries that may lead to various heart diseases. It can damage the blood vessels (arteries) of the brain, heart, and kidneys if it continues for a long time, resulting in a stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack and heart-related chest pain (angina).

Metflix-50 Tablet plays a vital role in relaxing blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. It helps slow down the heart rate, making it easier for pumping more blood around the body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems or kidney problems in the future. Metflix-50 Tablet needs to be taken regularly to be effective.

You are advised to take this medicine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as tiredness, dizziness, stomach pain, nightmares, irregular heart rate and skin rash. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Don't stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor first. Stopping abruptly may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure, cause chest pain or a heart attack. Your doctor will lower your dose gradually over a period of time to help prevent these symptoms. Metflix-50 Tablet should not be used to avoid heart attacks. You should not use Metflix-50 Tablet if you have heart rhythm problems, diabetes, kidney disease or failure, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Avoid driving and operating heavy machinery as it may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure n standing) might occur so patients using Metflix-50 Tablet should get up with caution. Before taking Metflix-50 Tablet , inform your doctor if you are going to have surgery or an anaesthetic.

Uses of Metflix-50 Tablet

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

Directions for Use

• Metflix-50 Tablet can be taken with or without food, or as advised by the doctor.• Follow your doctor's recommendation regarding the dosage and timing.• Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water. • Do not chew, crush or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Metflix-50 Tablet contains Metoprolol tartrate that works by blocking beta receptors, namely beta 1 and beta 2. Metflix-50 Tablet 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, Metflix-50 Tablet 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 Metflix-50 Tablet 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, Metflix-50 Tablet reduces symptoms of essential tremor (fits), and prevent migraine. Metflix-50 Tablet can reduce symptoms of too much thyroid hormone (thyrotoxicosis) and can be taken together with thyroid-related medicines to treat an overactive thyroid.

How Metflix-50 Tablet Works

Metflix-50 Tablet plays a vital role in relaxing blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. It helps slow down the heart rate, making it easier for pumping more blood around the body.

Storage

Keep Metflix-50 Tablet out of the sight and reach of children.
Side effects of Metflix-50 Tablet
Managing Low Blood Pressure Triggered by Medication: Expert Advice:
  • If you experience low blood pressure symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting while taking medication, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Make lifestyle modifications and adjust your medication regimen under medical guidance to manage low blood pressure.
  • As your doctor advises, regularly check your blood pressure at home. Record your readings to detect any changes and share them with your doctor.
  • Fluid intake plays a vital role in managing blood pressure by maintaining blood volume, regulating blood pressure, and supporting blood vessel function. Drinking enough fluids helps prevent dehydration, maintain electrolyte balance, and regulate fluid balance.
  • Take regular breaks to sit or lie down if you need to stand for long periods.
  • When lying down, elevate your head with extra pillows to help improve blood flow.
  • Avoid heavy exercise or strenuous activities that can worsen low blood pressure.
  • Wear compression socks as your doctor advises to enhance blood flow, reduce oedema, and control blood pressure.
  • If symptoms persist or worsen, or if you have concerns about your condition, seek medical attention for personalized guidance and care.
  • Exercising regularly helps lower the risk of heart problems.
  • Maintain a healthy diet, including vegetables and fruits.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and smoking.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
Here are the seven steps to manage medication-triggered Dyspnea (Difficulty Breathing or Shortness of Breath):
  • Tell your doctor immediately if you experience shortness of breath after taking medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust the medication regimen or dosage or give alternative medical procedures to minimize the symptoms of shortness of breath.
  • Monitor your oxygen levels and breathing rate regularly to track changes and potential side effects.
  • For controlling stress and anxiety, try relaxation techniques like deep breathing exercises, meditation, or yoga.
  • Make lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy weight.
  • Seek emergency medical attention if you experience severe shortness of breath, chest pain, or difficulty speaking.
  • Follow up regularly with your doctor to monitor progress, adjust treatment plans, and address any concerns or questions.
  • Eat potassium-rich foods like avocados, bananas, spinach, and potatoes.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
  • Exercise regularly and maintain healthy weight.
  • Manage stress.
  • Prioritize 7-9 hours of sleep each night to help your body and mind recharge.
  • Avoid smoking and limit intake of caffeine.
  • Practice stress-reducing activities like meditation, yoga, or deep breathing to help calm your mind and body.
  • Avoid stimulants and illegal drugs.
  • Call your doctor if it worsens.
  • Always wear loose-fitting clothes which are suitable for your activity.
  • Include the diet containing fruits like watermelon, grapes, bananas and green leafy vegetables.
  • Drink plenty of water stay hydrated.
  • Avoid moving more and staying in hot sun.
  • Reducing the amount of time you spend outside and indoors in the cold.
  • keeping your hands warm by donning mittens, gloves, or other protective clothing.
  • Observing a skincare regimen that safeguards your fingers and hands.
  • To improve circulation, give your hands and feet a little massage.

What if I have taken an overdose of Metflix-50 Tablet

Take Metflix-50 Tablet only as prescribed by the doctor. Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include bradycardia (slow heart rate), hypotension (low blood pressure), bronchospasm (tightening of airway muscles), and cardiac failure. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Metflix-50 Tablet if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Metflix-50 Tablet or any ingredients present in it. Please consult your doctor before taking Metflix-50 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to conceive, and breastfeeding. It should not be given to children. Don't stop taking Metflix-50 Tablet without talking to your doctor first. Stopping Metflix-50 Tablet gradually may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure, cause chest pain or a heart attack. Your doctor will lower your dose gradually over a period of time to help prevent these symptoms. Before taking Metflix-50 Tablet , inform your doctor if you have diabetes mellitus, liver cirrhosis, myasthenia gravis, psoriasis, or if you have a slow heart rate or blood vessel disorder. Do not take Metflix-50 Tablet with medicines like monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) for depression, other blood pressure-lowering medicines such as nifedipine, verapamil, diltiazem disopyramide or quinidine (to treat irregular heartbeat). Inform your doctor about all your current ongoing medications before taking Metflix-50 Tablet . Do not consume alcohol while on this medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Metflix-50 Tablet:
Coadministration of Metflix-50 Tablet with Diltiazem can increase the side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Metflix-50 Tablet and Diltiazem, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Consult your doctor immediately 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 consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Metflix-50 Tablet:
Coadministration of Metflix-50 Tablet with Verapamil may lead to increased side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Metflix-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.
How does the drug interact with Metflix-50 Tablet:
Both Metflix-50 Tablet and Artemether may increase the blood levels and effects of Metflix-50 Tablet activity.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Metflix-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.
How does the drug interact with Metflix-50 Tablet:
Taking ceritinib together with Metflix-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 Metflix-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.
MetoprololElvitegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metflix-50 Tablet:
Taking elvitegravir may increase the metabolism of Metflix-50 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Metflix-50 Tablet can be taken with Elvitegravir if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience dizziness, palpitations, fainting, slow or fast pulse, or irregular heartbeats. Do not discontinue any medications without talking to your doctor.
MetoprololSaquinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metflix-50 Tablet:
Using Metflix-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 Metflix-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.
How does the drug interact with Metflix-50 Tablet:
Co-administration of Clonidine and Metflix-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 Metflix-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.
How does the drug interact with Metflix-50 Tablet:
Combine use of Metflix-50 Tablet with Disopyramide may increase the effectiveness of Disopyramide.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Metflix-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.
MetoprololAcebutolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metflix-50 Tablet:
Coadministration of Acebutolol with Metflix-50 Tablet can cause abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Metflix-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.
How does the drug interact with Metflix-50 Tablet:
Use of Metflix-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 Metflix-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.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with BMI 19.5-24.9.

  • Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week.

  • Doing this can help you to lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.

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

  • Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.

  • If you are taking alcohol, then only one serving for women and two servings for men is advisable.

  • 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 spent time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.

  • Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation, then immediately contact your doctor.

  • 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 to lower your elevated blood pressure.

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Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Drinking alcohol may increase tiredness, lower blood pressure causing dizziness or drowsiness. So avoid its intake with Metflix-50 Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Caution

Metflix-50 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy unless your doctor considers it essential. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Metflix-50 Tablet is not recommended if you are breast-feeding women unless your doctor considers it essential. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Driving

Unsafe

You may experience dizziness, tiredness, or blurred vision while taking Metflix-50 Tablet . So, it is not recommended to drive, use machinery, or perform other tasks.

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Liver

Caution

Metflix-50 Tablet is not recommended in patients with liver disease or failure. Your doctor may prescribe Metflix-50 Tablet depending on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

Metflix-50 Tablet is not recommended in patients with kidney disease or failure. Your doctor may prescribe Metflix-50 Tablet depending on your condition.

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Children

Unsafe

The safety and efficacy of Metflix-50 Tablet in children have not been established.

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FAQs

Metflix-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)

Metflix-50 Tablet 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 Metflix-50 Tablet 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 Metflix-50 Tablet .

Your doctor may probably tell you to stop taking Metflix-50 Tablet 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 Metflix-50 Tablet .

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.

Metflix-50 Tablet may increase your blood potassium level. So potassium-rich diet and supplements should be avoided while taking Metflix-50 Tablet 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 Metflix-50 Tablet include stomach pain, dizziness, tiredness, anxiety, headache or irregular heartbeat. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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

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

Metflix-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 Metflix-50 Tablet for the prescribed duration and do not stop taking suddenly.

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

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