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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's belongs to the class of antihypertensive medicines used in the treatment of high blood pressure. This medicine also helps reduce the chances of heart problems such as heart attack and stroke. This medicine suppresses the contraction of blood vessels and promotes smooth blood flow. It also alters the response to nerve impulses in the heart, thereby making the heart pump blood more easily. Common side effects include dizziness, tiredness, diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea, and headache.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Consent Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's

Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension), heart-related chest pain (angina), and irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia). Hypertension is a lifelong or chronic condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery walls becomes so high that it leads to heart disease.

Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's contains Metoprolol Succinate, which helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body.

Not everyone who is taking Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's will get these side effects. In some cases, Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's may cause certain common side effects like dizziness, tiredness, diarrhoea, 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.

You can take Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's with food 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 Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's. Also, let your doctor know if you have low blood pressure, asthma, an overactive thyroid, metabolic acidosis, or severe blood circulation problems. Consult your doctor before taking Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's is not recommended for use in children. Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, so drive with caution.

Uses of Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's

Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's 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 Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's are as follows:

  • Treatment of Hypertension: Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's controls high blood pressure by reducing the heart rate and the force of contraction, thereby lowering blood pressure.
  • Prevention of Heart-related Chest Pain: Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's prevents chest pain (angina) by reducing the workload on the heart and improving blood flow to the heart muscle.
  • Control of Abnormal Heart Rhythms: Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's helps manage irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) by slowing the heart rate and stabilizing the heart's rhythm, reducing symptoms and improving heart function.
  • Management of Heart Attack: Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's is used to manage heart attack (myocardial infarction) by reducing the workload on the heart and preventing further damage.

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Directions for Use

  • Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's can be taken with or without food, or as advised by your doctor.
  • Generally, it is recommended to be taken once daily. Follow your doctor's instructions regarding dosage and timing for optimal results.
  • Swallow Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Key Benefits

  • Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's 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.
  • Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's may also help in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headache and tremors (fits).

How Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's Works

Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's 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

What if I have taken an overdose of Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Overdose of Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's 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 Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any component present in Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's or any other beta-blockers.
  • Avoid taking Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's 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 Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established.
  • Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, so drive with caution.
  • Don't stop taking Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor. Suddenly stopping the use of Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure, cause chest pain, or a heart attack. Your doctor will gradually lower your dose to help prevent these symptoms.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Metowar-xl 25 Tab:
Taking Metoprolol with Diltiazem together may lead to increased side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Metowar-xl 25 Tab with Diltiazem can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any of these signs - fatigue, headache, fainting, swollen hands and feet, weight gain, difficulty breathing, chest pain, or irregular heartbeat, consult the doctor. It's important to maintain your blood pressure regularly. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Metowar-xl 25 Tab:
Taking Metowar-xl 25 Tab with Disopyramide can increase the effects of disopyramide

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Metowar-xl 25 Tab with Disopyramide can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any of these signs - feeling dizzy, having a racing heart, or a heartbeat that's too slow or too fast - contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Metowar-xl 25 Tab:
Taking Atazanavir with Metowar-xl 25 Tab together can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Metowar-xl 25 Tab and Atazanavir together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Metowar-xl 25 Tab:
Taking Metoprolol with Ceritinib together can slow down the heart rate and increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Metowar-xl 25 Tab and Ceritinib, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop taking any medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Metowar-xl 25 Tab:
Co-administration of Verapamil with Metowar-xl 25 Tab together may lead to increased risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking verapamil and Metowar-xl 25 Tab together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, palpitations, slow or fast pulse, or irregular heartbeats, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Metowar-xl 25 Tab:
Co-administration of Aminophylline with Metoprolol could increase the effects of Aminophylline and decrease the effects of Metoprolol.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aminophylline with Metoprolol can cause an interaction, it can be taken only if a doctor has advised it. However, 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.
How does the drug interact with Metowar-xl 25 Tab:
Co-administration of Clonidine and Metowar-xl 25 Tab together may lower blood pressure and slower heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clonidine and Metowar-xl 25 Tab, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience headaches, slow heartbeat, or dizziness, contact a doctor. You are advised to maintain your blood pressure. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Metowar-xl 25 Tab:
Taking Metowar-xl 25 Tab with Theophylline could make Metowar-xl 25 Tab less effective and increase the side effects of theophylline

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Metowar-xl 25 Tab and theophylline together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, insomnia, tremors, restlessness, uneven heartbeats, or difficulty breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
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How does the drug interact with Metowar-xl 25 Tab:
When Metoprolol is taken with Saquinavir, it can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Metowar-xl 25 Tab and Saquinavir, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a healthy body weight, ideally with a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9, as excess weight increases the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.
  • Engage in regular physical activity, aiming for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week (e.g., brisk walking, cycling, swimming) to help lower blood pressure by about 5–8 mmHg.
  • Limit sodium intake to ≤2300 mg per day, with an ideal goal of 1500 mg daily for adults with high blood pressure or heart problems.
  • If you drink alcohol, limit intake to up to 1 drink per day for women and up to 2 drinks per day for men, as excessive drinking can raise blood pressure.
  • Quit smoking, as it significantly increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and complications from high blood pressure.
  • Manage stress through relaxation techniques, deep breathing, mindfulness, adequate sleep, and spending time with loved ones to help maintain stable blood pressure levels.
  • Monitor blood pressure regularly at home and keep a record. Contact your doctor promptly if you notice frequent or large fluctuations.
  • Eat a heart-healthy diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and omega-3 fatty acids (from fish, flaxseeds, or walnuts) to support cardiovascular health.
  • Use healthy cooking oils such as olive, canola, or soybean oil, and limit saturated fats to help manage blood pressure and improve heart health.
  • Follow your doctor’s advice strictly regarding medications, diet, and lifestyle adjustments to reduce the risk of severe heart complications.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES]

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

Alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's. It might also cause increased dizziness. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption while taking Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's belongs to pregnancy category C. Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's 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

Consult your doctor

Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's may pass into breastmilk. Consult a doctor before taking Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness and tiredness. Therefore, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor before taking Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor before taking Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's is not recommended in children as the safety and efficacy have not been established.

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Heart

Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's should be taken with caution in patients with heart problems. Therefore, please talk to your doctor before using Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's should be given at a lower dose for elderly patients to minimize risks, as advised by a healthcare professional.

FAQs

Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), and heart attack (myocardial infarction).

Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's 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 Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.

Do not stop taking Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor, as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's 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 Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's.

Consult your doctor before taking Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's 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 Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's with anti-diabetic medicines as it might mask the signs of low blood sugar. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels while taking Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's is advised.

Your doctor may probably ask you to stop taking Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's 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 Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's.

Taking Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's along with multivitamin/multimineral supplements may decrease the effect of Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's. Therefore, maintain a gap of at least 2hours between both. However, you are advised to take Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's with other medicines only after consulting your doctor.

Yes, Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's is a selective beta-blocker, that acts on the heart muscles.

No, do not stop taking Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's if your blood pressure level comes in control as discontinuing suddenly may worsen the condition. Therefore, continue taking Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's for long as it is advised by your doctor.

No, Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's is not a blood thinner. Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's 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 Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's 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 Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's, do not worry. It exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.

The side effects of Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's include stomach pain, nausea, diarrhoea, dizziness, tiredness or headache. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's 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 Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's for the prescribed duration and do not stop taking it suddenly.

Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's 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 Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's as alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Metowar-XL 25 Tablet 10's and might cause increased dizziness.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

5250, NABARD Residential Flats, 2, Modern Housing Complex, Sector 13, Chandigarh, 160101
Other Info - MET2252

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