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Metosartan 50 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It may also be used to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in future. It contains Telmisartan and Metoprolol, which relaxes the blood vessels and allows the blood to flow more smoothly. Thus, it lowers the blood pressure. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, stomach pain, and slow heart rate. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Metosartan 50 Tablet

Metosartan 50 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high. Symptoms include headache, dizziness, nosebleeds, changes in vision, chest pain, weakness, and dyspnea (shortness of breath).

Metosartan 50 Tablet is a combination of Telmisartan and Metoprolol. This medicine relaxes the blood vessels and lowers the blood pressure.

Not everyone who takes Metosartan 50 Tablet will experience these side effects. In some cases, you may experience common side effects, including headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, stomach pain, and a slow heart rate. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time.

You can take Metosartan 50 Tablet with or without food. It should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, crush, or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you should take your tablets based on your medical condition. It is always important to complete your treatment course for better results.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Metosartan 50 Tablet . Try not to stop taking it on your own as it may cause a sudden increase the blood pressure, chest pain or heart attack. Consult your doctor before starting Metosartan 50 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Metosartan 50 Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption with Metosartan 50 Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness. 

Uses of Metosartan 50 Tablet

Metosartan 50 Tablet is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure). The detailed use of Metosartan 50 Tablet is as follows:

  • Treatment of Hypertension: Metosartan 50 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and reducing heart rate, thereby lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of cardiovascular complications.

Key Benefits

  • Metosartan 50 Tablet is a combination of two blood pressure-lowering medicines: telmisartan and metoprolol.
  • Telmisartan works by blocking the angiotensin II receptor, thereby relaxing the blood vessels and lowering the blood pressure.
  • Metoprolol helps to reduce blood pressure by allowing the blood to flow more smoothly.

Directions for Use

  • Metosartan 50 Tablet can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication. Try to take it at the same time each day to help maintain steady levels of this medication in your blood.
  • Swallow Metosartan 50 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

How Metosartan 50 Tablet Works

Metosartan 50 Tablet is a combination of two high blood pressure-lowering medicines: Telmisartan and Metoprolol. Telmisartan belongs to the class of drugs called Angiotensin II receptor antagonists that works by blocking the angiotensin II receptor, relaxing the blood vessels and lowering the blood pressure. Metoprolol belongs to the class of drugs known as beta-blockers which reduces blood pressure by allowing the blood to flow more smoothly. Together, Metosartan 50 Tablet helps in reducing the raised blood pressure.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Metosartan 50 Tablet to avoid unpleasant side effects. Alcohol intake might interfere with the working of Metosartan 50 Tablet and may cause increased dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

It is not recommended to take Metosartan 50 Tablet while you are pregnant. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will decide whether Metosartan 50 Tablet can be given to pregnant women or not.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

It is not recommended to take Metosartan 50 Tablet while you are breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will decide whether Metosartan 50 Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Unsafe

Metosartan 50 Tablet may cause dizziness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Metosartan 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Metosartan 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease.

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Children

Unsafe

Metosartan 50 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

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Heart

Caution

Metosartan 50 Tablet is often prescribed to patients with heart problems to treat hypertension. However, it must be taken strictly under medical supervision, as it can affect liver and kidney function and may interact with other heart medications.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Metosartan 50 Tablet should be taken with caution in geriatric patients. Please inform your doctor before using Metosartan 50 Tablet .

What if I have taken an overdose of Metosartan 50 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Metosartan 50 Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • You are advised to consume low salt and low-fat diet while taking Metosartan 50 Tablet .
  • Regular exercise is also recommended to complement treatment with Metosartan 50 Tablet .
  • Eat a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise.
  • Managing stress with meditation, yoga, massage would also help in treating high blood pressure.

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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Metosartan 50 Tablet to start to work: Metosartan 50 Tablet ideally shows its action within 1 to 2 hour after administration. The time for which the effects of Metosartan 50 Tablet last: The effect of Metosartan 50 Tablet lasts for 24 hours.

What if you forget to take Metosartan 50 Tablet

If you miss a dose of Metosartan 50 Tablet , take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Metosartan 50 Tablet if you are allergic to telmisartan or metoprolol.
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors, aliskiren, quinidine, disopyramide, or other medications that lower blood pressure.
  • Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver diseases, biliary obstruction, heart problems, low blood pressure, diabetes, elevated potassium levels, blood circulation problems, asthma, COPD, metabolic acidosis, pheochromocytoma, slow heart rate, psoriasis, myasthenia gravis, or Prinzmetal angina.
  • Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Metosartan 50 Tablet .
  • Metosartan 50 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age.
  • Metosartan 50 Tablet may cause dizziness and tiredness, so drive or operate heavy machinery only if you are alert. 
  • Prolonged intake of Metosartan 50 Tablet can cause an altered potassium level. So, regular monitoring of potassium is advised.
  • It is always important to check the expiry of the medicine. Discard the medicine if it reaches the expiry date.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Metosartan 50 Tablet may interact with medicines such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors, analgesics (aspirin, ibuprofen), anti-seizure (pregabalin), heart-related medicines (digoxin, flecainide), anti-depression drugs (lithium, fluvoxamine, sertraline, fluoxetine), and drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction (sildenafil).

Drug-Food Interactions: Maintain low salt and low-fat diet while taking Metosartan 50 Tablet . Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, renal dysfunction (kidney disease), pulmonary disease, alcoholism, congestive heart failure (heart disease), hypotension (low blood pressure) or liver disease.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Metosartan 50 Tablet:
Co-administration of Aliskiren with Telmisartan can increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high potassium levels in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Telmisartan with Aliskiren can possibly lead to an interaction, please consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek medical attention if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Metosartan 50 Tablet:
Taking Ramipril with Telmisartan may increase the risk of side effects such as low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and high blood potassium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Telmisartan can be taken with Ramipril if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of high potassium such as nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
Telmisartan + MetoprololPotassium acetate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metosartan 50 Tablet:
Co-administration of Potassium acetate can make Telmisartan more likely to cause high levels of potassium in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Potassium acetate and Telmisartan together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, contact a doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metosartan 50 Tablet:
Taking Elvitegravir with Metoprolol may increase the metabolism of Metoprolol.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Metoprolol can be taken with Elvitegravir if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Metosartan 50 Tablet:
Taking Ceritinib together with Metoprolol can slow your heart rate and increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Metoprolol and Ceritinib, but they can be taken together if a doctor has prescribed them. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Telmisartan + MetoprololPotassium citrate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metosartan 50 Tablet:
Taking Potassium citrate with Telmisartan together may increase potassium levels in the blood, which can lead to kidney failure, muscular paralysis, and abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Potassium citrate with Telmisartan together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Metosartan 50 Tablet:
Co-administration of Metoprolol with Atazanavir may increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction between Metoprolol and Atazanavir, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or irregular heartbeat, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Metosartan 50 Tablet:
Co-administration of Metoprolol with Verapamil may lead to increased side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Metoprolol 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 Metosartan 50 Tablet:
Taking Perindopril with Telmisartan may increase the risk of side effects such as low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and high blood potassium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Telmisartan can be taken with Perindopril if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of high potassium such as nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Metosartan 50 Tablet:
Taking Spironolactone with Telmisartan may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Telmisartan can be taken with Spironolactone if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of high potassium such as nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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METOPROLOL-50MG+TELMISARTAN-40MGPotassium rich foods
Moderate

Drug-Food Interactions

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METOPROLOL-50MG+TELMISARTAN-40MGPotassium rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Lentils, Orange Juice, Oranges, Raisins, Potatoes, Salmon Dried, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Coconut Water, Beans, Beetroot, Broccoli, Bananas, Apricots, Avocado, Yogurt

How to manage the interaction:
When Metosartan 50 Tablet is taken along with potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements it may lead to high potassium levels in blood. Avoid taking potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements as this can lead to high potassium levels in blood. However, consult a doctor if you experience weakness, irregular heartbeat, confusion, tingling of the extremities, or feelings of heaviness in the legs.

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FAQs

Metosartan 50 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It may also be used to lower‚ the risk of heart attack and stroke in future.

Metosartan 50 Tablet contains telmisartan and metoprolol. Telmisartan works by blocking the angiotensin II receptor. Angiotensin II constricts the blood vessels, so by blocking its effect, telmisartan allows the blood vessels to relax and widen. Metoprolol helps to reduce blood pressure by allowing the blood to flow more smoothly. Together, Metosartan 50 Tablet helps in reducing the blood pressure to normal.

Metosartan 50 Tablet may cause a slow heart rate (bradycardia). A minor fluctuation should not be a worry, however, if slow heart rate continues and you begin to feel unwell, speak with your doctor.

Metosartan 50 Tablet may alter potassium levels. Therefore, inform your doctor if you are taking food rich in potassium such as potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements.

Please do not stop taking Metosartan 50 Tablet without consulting your doctor on your own as it may lead to rise in blood pressure. Continue taking Metosartan 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 Metosartan 50 Tablet .

Orthostatic hypotension could be a side-effect of Metosartan 50 Tablet . Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking, instead lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better. People taking Metosartan 50 Tablet are advised to regularly monitor their blood pressure levels to avoid unpleasant events.

You are advised to stop smoking and alcohol consumption. Consume low salt and low-fat diet and maintain a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Regular exercise is recommended while taking Metosartan 50 Tablet as it helps to lower blood pressure and improves blood flow.

Store Metosartan 50 Tablet at a temperature not exceeding 30°C. Keep out of reach of children.

No, Metosartan 50 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding as it may harm the foetus or feeding baby.

If you miss a dose of Metosartan 50 Tablet , do not worry. Take it as soon as you remember. But, if it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your regular dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Metosartan 50 Tablet might start lowering blood pressure within a few days but might take a few weeks to fully work.

Yes, avoid taking Metosartan 50 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Additionally, if you have severe liver, kidney or heart problems, use it with caution.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., SUN HOUSE, CTS No. 201 B/1, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063
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