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About Metolar XR-50 Capsule
Metolar XR-50 Capsule 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.
Metolar XR-50 Capsule contains 'Metoprolol', 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 Metolar XR-50 Capsule will get these side effects. In some cases, Metolar XR-50 Capsule 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 Metolar XR-50 Capsule 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 Metolar XR-50 Capsule . Also, let your doctor know if you have low blood pressure, asthma, overactive thyroid, metabolic acidosis, or severe blood circulation problems. Consult your doctor before taking Metolar XR-50 Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Metolar XR-50 Capsule is not recommended for use in children. Metolar XR-50 Capsule may cause dizziness, so drive with caution.
Uses of Metolar XR-50 Capsule
Metolar XR-50 Capsule 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 Metolar XR-50 Capsule are as follows:
- Treatment of Hypertension: Metolar XR-50 Capsule controls high blood pressure by reducing the heart rate and the force of contraction, thereby lowering blood pressure.
- Prevention of Heart-related Chest Pain: Metolar XR-50 Capsule prevents chest pain (angina) by reducing the workload on the heart and improving blood flow to the heart muscle.
- Control of Abnormal Heart Rhythms: Metolar XR-50 Capsule helps manage irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) by slowing the heart rate and stabilising the heart's rhythm, reducing symptoms and improving heart function.
- Management of Heart Attack: Metolar XR-50 Capsule 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
- Metolar XR-50 Capsule should be taken with or immediately after a meal for better absorption.
- It is usually taken 2-3 times daily at the same time each day or as prescribed by your doctor.
- Swallow Metolar XR-50 Capsule as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, chew, open, or break it.
Key Benefits
- Metolar XR-50 Capsule 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.
- Metolar XR-50 Capsule may also help in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headache and tremors (fits).
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Drug Warnings
- Do not take Metolar XR-50 Capsule if you are allergic to Metolar XR-50 Capsule or any other beta-blockers.
- Avoid taking Metolar XR-50 Capsule 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 Metolar XR-50 Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Metolar XR-50 Capsule is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established.
- Metolar XR-50 Capsule may cause dizziness, so drive with caution.
- Don't stop taking Metolar XR-50 Capsule without consulting your doctor. Suddenly stopping the use of Metolar XR-50 Capsule 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.
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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 Metolar XR-50 Capsule 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.
Taking Metoprolol with Diltiazem together may lead to increased side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Metolar XR-50 Capsule 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.
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 Metolar XR-50 Capsule 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.
Taking Metolar XR-50 Capsule with Disopyramide can increase the effects of disopyramide
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Metolar XR-50 Capsule 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.
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.
Taking Metolar XR-50 Capsule with Theophylline could make Metolar XR-50 Capsule less effective and increase the side effects of theophylline
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Metolar XR-50 Capsule 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.
Co-administration of Clonidine and Metolar XR-50 Capsule together may lower blood pressure and slower heart rate.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clonidine and Metolar XR-50 Capsule, 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.
Co-administration of Verapamil with Metolar XR-50 Capsule together may lead to increased risk or severity of side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking verapamil and Metolar XR-50 Capsule 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.
Taking Atazanavir with Metolar XR-50 Capsule together can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Metolar XR-50 Capsule 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.
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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.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Metolar XR-50 Capsule . It might also cause increased dizziness. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption while taking Metolar XR-50 Capsule .
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Metolar XR-50 Capsule is not recommended for use during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, consult your doctor.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Metolar XR-50 Capsule may pass into breastmilk. Consult a doctor before taking Metolar XR-50 Capsule if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Metolar XR-50 Capsule may cause dizziness and tiredness. Therefore, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor before taking Metolar XR-50 Capsule if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor before taking Metolar XR-50 Capsule if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Metolar XR-50 Capsule is not recommended in children as the safety and efficacy have not been established.
Heart
Metolar XR-50 Capsule 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.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Metolar XR-50 Capsule should be taken with caution in geriatric patients. Please inform your doctor before using Metolar XR-50 Capsule .
FAQs
Metolar XR-50 Capsule is indicated in the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension), prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), and heart attack (myocardial infarction).
Metolar XR-50 Capsule helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. Thereby, lowers blood pressure.
Do not stop taking Metolar XR-50 Capsule without consulting your doctor as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Metolar XR-50 Capsule 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 Metolar XR-50 Capsule .
Consult your doctor before taking Metolar XR-50 Capsule 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 Metolar XR-50 Capsule with anti-diabetic medicines as it might mask the signs of low blood sugar. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels while taking Metolar XR-50 Capsule is advised.
Your doctor may probably ask you to stop taking Metolar XR-50 Capsule 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 Metolar XR-50 Capsule .
Taking Metolar XR-50 Capsule along with multivitamin/multimineral supplements may decrease the effect of Metolar XR-50 Capsule . Therefore, maintain a gap of at least 2 hours between both. However, you are advised to take Metolar XR-50 Capsule with other medicines only after consulting your doctor.
High blood pressure increases the workload on the arteries and heart. If untreated, it could damage the blood vessels of the heart, brain, and kidney and might result in stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. Hypertension increases the risk of heart attacks. Therefore, anti-hypertensives such as Metolar XR-50 Capsule are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.
Yes, Metolar XR-50 Capsule contains metoprolol which belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.
No, Metolar XR-50 Capsule is not a blood thinner. It is an antihypertensive medicine.
Metolar XR-50 Capsule starts working within 2 hours. However, it can take up to a week to show its full effect.
No, it is not dangerous to take Metolar XR-50 Capsule . It is safe to take Metolar XR-50 Capsule if prescribed by the doctor.
Metolar XR-50 Capsule may cause sleepiness. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert. Consult the doctor if you have sleep problems.
Alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Metolar XR-50 Capsule . It might also cause increased dizziness. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption while taking Metolar XR-50 Capsule .
Metolar XR-50 Capsule may cause side effects like dizziness, tiredness, diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea, and headache. If the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
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