Embeta 25mg Tablet (10'S)

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Embeta 25 Tablet is also used to relieve the symptoms caused by an overactive thyroid gland. It may be prescribed alone or together with other medications. The dose and frequency depend on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. It may be taken empty stomach or with a meal, but take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It may take several weeks before you get the full benefit of this medicine and you may need to take it for the rest of your life. However, it is important to continue taking it even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill and if you stop taking it, your condition may worsen.


The main side effects of this medicine are sudden lowering of blood pressure, slow heart rate, headache, feeling dizzy, and nausea. These are usually mild and short-lived. It may also cause shortness of breath or low blood pressure in some people. To reduce the risk of side effects your doctor will probably start the medicine at a low dose and gradually increase it. Consult your doctor if the side effects bother you or do not go away.


Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver problems. It may also not be suitable for people who have a slow heart rate, severe circulation problems, severe heart failure, or low blood pressure. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. You must talk to your doctor to find out whether this medicine is suitable for you to use. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase certain side effects.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Embeta 25 Tablet is a short-acting beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It works by slowing down the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.


Pharmacokinets

Metoprolol is absorbed over a large part of the intestine and over 95% of an oral therapeutic dose is generally recovered in the urine as unchanged drug and metabolites. Presystemic elimination accounts for about 50% degradation of acutely administered oral doses.

Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Embeta

Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)

Slow heart rate

Headache

Dizziness

Tiredness

Stomach pain

Nausea

Breathlessness

Contra Indications

Metoprolol tartrate is contraindicated in patients with a heart rate <45 beats/min; second- and third-degree heart block (unless a functioning pacemaker is present); significant first-degree heart block (P-R interval ≥0.24 sec); systolic blood pressure <100 mmHg; or decompensated cardiac failure.


Pregnancy Related Information

Embeta 25 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Embeta 25 Tablet.

Breast Feeding Related Information

Embeta 25 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Indications

Metoprolol is FDA-approved to treat angina, heart failure, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation/flutter, and hypertension. Off-label uses include supraventricular tachycardia and thyroid storm. Both oral and intravenous preparations are available.


Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: METOPROLOL TARTRATE may interact with other blood pressure medications (acebutolol, atenolol, bisoprolol, carteolol, esmolol, metoprolol, nadolol, nebivolol or sotalol), medicines for treating depression (isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine), an ergot medicine (dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine), high blood pressure medications such as hydralazine, clonidine or prazosin; stomach ulcers medication such as cimetidine; epilepsy medication such as barbiturates; malaria medication such as mefloquine.

Drug-Food Interactions: METOPROLOL TARTRATE may interact with alcohol, grapefruit and protein-enriched foods. Using METOPROLOL TARTRATE together with ayurvedic, homoeopathy, Unani, herbal supplements or any other OTC items may decrease the effects of METOPROLOL TARTRATE. Hence, it is better to maintain at least 2 hours gap between the administration of METOPROLOL TARTRATE and these products.

Drug-Disease Interactions: METOPROLOL TARTRATE is not recommended for people with heart rhythm problems, diabetes, liver or kidney disease or failure, or COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

ISOCARBOXAZID

LINEZOLID

PHENELZINE

RASAGILINE

SELEGILINE

TRANYLCYPROMINE

DIHYDROERGOTAMINE

ERGOTAMINE

HYDRALAZINE

CLONIDINE

PRAZOSIN

CIMETIDINE

MEFLOQUINE

ERGONOVINE

METHYLERGONOVINE

Typical Dosage

Do not chew, crush or break it. Embeta 25 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C

Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Embeta 25 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.

Do not stop taking Embeta 25 Tablet suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

How To Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Embeta 25 Tablet is to be taken with food.

FAQs

Q. What is the difference between Metoprolol Succinate and Embeta 25 Tablet?

Metoprolol Succinate is an extended-release form of Metoprolol. This means it is released into your body slowly and only needs to be taken once a day. Embeta 25 Tablet, on the other hand, is available as an immediate-release tablet. It doesn’t stay in your body as long as Metoprolol Succinate does. Hence, multiple doses in a day may be required.

Q. Is Embeta 25 Tablet effective?

Embeta 25 Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Embeta 25 Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Q. Which is better, Embeta 25 Tablet or Metoprolol Succinate?

Embeta 25 Tablet and Metoprolol Succinate are both effective depending on the condition being treated. Metoprolol Succinate is more effective for treating heart failure. Metoprolol Succinate may also be less likely to cause some side effects as compared to Embeta 25 Tablet.

Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Embeta 25 Tablet?

If you have missed a dose of Embeta 25 Tablet, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.