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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy

Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER 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 suppress the contraction of blood vessels and promote smooth blood flow. It also alters the response to nerve impulses in the heart thereby making the heart pump blood easier. Common side effects include dizziness, tiredness, diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, and headache.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Xeno Pharmaceuticals

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER

Zenbeta 50mg 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). 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, Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER may also help in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headaches and tremors (fits). 

Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER 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 Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER as prescribed. Based on your medical condition, your doctor will decide the dose and duration. In some cases, Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER 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 Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER is not recommended for use in children. Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER as it might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.

Uses of Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER

Zenbeta 50mg 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 Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER are as follows:<br/>• Management of Hypertension: Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER is frequently prescribed to lower high blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.<br/>• Angina Pectoris Relief: Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER is effective in preventing chest pain (angina) by enhancing blood flow to the heart muscle.<br/>• Heart Failure Treatment: Zenbeta 50mg 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: Zenbeta 50mg 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: Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER is beneficial in managing certain abnormal heart rhythms, contributing to the stabilization of heart function.<br/>

Directions for Use

• Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER 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 Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER as a whole with a glass of water. • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Zenbeta 50mg 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).  Zenbeta 50mg 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. 

How Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER Works

Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER 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

Keep Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER out of the sight and reach of children.

What if I have taken an overdose of Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER

Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Overdose of Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER 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 Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER if you are allergic to metoprolol succinate or any other beta-blockers. Avoid taking Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER 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 Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Let your doctor know if you are taking other prescription/non-prescription medicines or herbal supplements.

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How does the drug interact with Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER:
Using saquinavir together with metoprolol can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER with Saquinavir can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised 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 Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER:
Co-administration of Fingolimod and Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER and Fingolimod 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 Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER:
Co-administration of Clonidine and Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER together may lower the blood pressure and slow the heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clonidine and Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience headaches, slow heartbeat, dizziness, contact a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER:
Taking Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER with Theophylline, could make Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER less effective and enhance the effects of Theophylline.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER 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, shaking of hands and legs, 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 Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER:
Taking Dolasetron and Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER together can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER and Dolsetron together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you notice 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 Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER:
Co-administration of Ritodrine with Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER can decrease the effectiveness of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER and Ritodrine together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. In case you experience any unusual symptoms, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER:
Co-administration of verapamil with Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking verapamil and Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as fatigue, headache, fainting, swelling of the extremities, weight gain, shortness of breath, chest pain, increased or decreased heartbeat, or irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER:
Co-administration of Disopyramide with Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER can increase the side effects of disopyramide.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER and Disopyramide together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience dizziness, fainting, palpitations, slow or fast pulse, or irregular heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER:
Taking Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER with Atazanavir together can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER with Atazanavir together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised 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 Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER:
Taking Metoprolol with Ceritinib together increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER 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 using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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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
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Alcohol

Unsafe

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

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER belongs to pregnancy category C. Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER 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

Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER may pass into breastmilk. Consult a doctor before taking Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER 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 Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER 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 Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER is not recommended in children as the safety and efficacy have not been established.

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Zenbeta 50mg 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).

Zenbeta 50mg 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 Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.

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

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

Your doctor may probably ask you to stop taking Zenbeta 50mg 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 Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER.

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

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

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

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

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

Zenbeta 50mg 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 Zenbeta 50mg Tablet ER for the prescribed duration and do not stop taking suddenly.

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

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