Manufacturer: Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Metoprolol Succinate(12.5mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet Er
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Meto 12.5mg Tablet ER may be prescribed alone or together with other medications. The dose and frequency will 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 maximum 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 have symptoms if you stop taking it your condition may worsen.
Metoprolol is a cardioselective beta-1-adrenergic receptor inhibitor that competitively blocks beta1-receptors with minimal or no effects on beta-2 receptors at oral doses of less than 100 mg in adults. It decreases cardiac output by negative inotropic and chronotropic effects.
The pharmacokinetic profile of metoprolol succinate extended- release tablet was studied in 120 pediatric hypertensive patients (6-17 years of age) receiving doses ranging from 12.5 to 200 mg once daily. The pharmacokinetics of metoprolol were similar to those described previously in adults.
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 Meto
Fatigue
Headache
Slow heart rate
Dizziness
Nausea
Breathlessness
Metoprolol succinate extended-release tablet is contraindicated in severe bradycardia, heart block greater than first degree, cardiogenic shock, decompensated cardiac failure, sick sinus syndrome (unless a permanent pacemaker is in place) (see WARNINGS)
Meto 12.5mg Tablet ER 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.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Meto 12.5mg Tablet ER.
Meto 12.5mg Tablet ER is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets USP are indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure lowers the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions.
A product that may interact with this drug is: fingolimod. Other medications can affect the removal of metoprolol from your body, which may affect how metoprolol works. Examples include lumefantrine, propafenone, quinidine, SSRI antidepressants (such as fluoxetine, paroxetine), St. John's wort, among others.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Meto 12.5mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Meto 12.5mg Tablet ER, 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Meto 12.5mg Tablet ER lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.
Meto 12.5mg Tablet ER should be taken once a day regularly at the same time.
Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
It may also be used to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks (chest pain caused by heart disease).
Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine work better.
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 Meto 12.5mg Tablet ER suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
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. Meto 12.5mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Meto 12.5mg Tablet ER with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.
Q. How long does Meto 12.5mg Tablet ER take to work?
The time taken by Meto 12.5mg Tablet ER to start working varies from person to person. Usually, Meto 12.5mg Tablet ER starts working within 15 minutes. However, in some patients, it may take up to 2 hours to start working. It starts acting slowly and the maximum or full effect is usually experienced within a span of 1 week. In case you do not feel any difference while taking Meto 12.5mg Tablet ER, do not panic. The medicine exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.
Q. Is taking Meto 12.5mg Tablet ER dangerous?
Meto 12.5mg Tablet ER is usually safe when taken as per the doctor’s prescription. This medicine exhibits dangerous effects if the medicine is stopped suddenly. Stopping the medicine suddenly can cause an abrupt increase in the heart rate and affect its activity, which can be dangerous for heart failure patients and can even lead to a heart attack in some patients. So, do not stop the medicine suddenly and take it for the prescribed duration.
Q. Does Meto 12.5mg Tablet ER help you sleep better?
Meto 12.5mg Tablet ER belongs to the beta-blockers class of medicine. Though their effect on sleep varies from person to person, it has been found that these medicines are known to alter the sleep pattern and disturb sleep in few patients. On the other hand, it has also been seen to promote better sleep in patients with increased heart rate and anxiety by calming down the heart and nerves. Do consult your doctor in case you have any sleep disturbances.
Q. What should I do if I forget to take Meto 12.5mg Tablet ER?
If you forget to take a dose of Meto 12.5mg Tablet ER, then take it as soon as you remember it. However, if the time of your next dose is nearby, then skip the missed dose to avoid taking a double dose.
