Embeta XR 50 Tablet (Metoprolol Succinate 47.5mg)

Medical Description

Embeta XR 50 mg tablet is an anti-hypertensive medicine and is used to treat high blood pressure and various other heart-related conditions such as angina (chest pain), heart failure and also helps prevent further complications. Embeta XR 50 mg tablet contains metoprolol which works by relaxing the blood vessels thereby reducing the load on the heart and results in decreased blood pressure. You should not abruptly stop taking this medicine as it can lead to hypertensive crisis and even heart failure. This medicine should not be used by children below 18 years of age. Side effects of this medicine are dizziness, headache and difficulty in breathing. If these symptoms worsen or do not resolve, contact your doctor immediately. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from, before starting the Embeta XR 50 mg tablet.

Uses of Embeta Xr 50 MG

Embeta XR 50 mg tablet is used to treat high blood pressure mainly, along with certain heart conditions such as angina (chest pain) and heart failure.
Decreased blood pressure helps prevent other conditions like kidney problems, stroke, heart attack and migraine.

Contraindications of Embeta Xr 50 MG

If you are allergic to Metoprolol or any other ingredient of Embeta XR 50 mg tablet.
If you have any heart conditions such as heart block or uncontrolled heart failure.
If you have asthma or any other lung condition.
If you have low blood pressure, diabetes.
If you have renal or liver disease.
If you have an electrolyte imbalance, acid-base imbalance.
If you have a decreased heart rate.
If you are on medication like verapamil, diltiazem, disopyramide (heart medicine).

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Side effects of Embeta Xr 50 MG

Dizziness
Headache
Decreased heart rate
Difficulty in breathing
A sudden drop in blood pressure when you stand from a seated or lying down position (orthostatic hypotension)
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You experience an allergic reaction.
You had any side effect after taking Embeta XR 50 mg tablet.
You have any medical conditions such as diabetes, a heart condition, liver or kidney disease.
You have respiratory conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Embeta XR 50 mg tablet should not be used by children below 18 years of age.

Mode of Action of Embeta Xr 50 MG

How Does It Work?
Embeta XR 50 mg tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels, thus slowing down the heart rate. By doing this, it reduces the workload on the heart of pumping the blood effectively.

Directions for Use of Embeta Xr 50 MG

Embeta XR 50 mg tablet should be taken as instructed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Take it at a fixed time for optimal results. Do not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Interactions of Embeta Xr 50 MG

Interactions with other medicines
The effect of the medicine used to treat diabetes such as insulin may be increased with Embeta XR 50 mg tablet.
Medicine used to treat heart failure like digoxin may alter the effect.
Medicines used to treat heart conditions such as verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine can cause a decrease in heart rate, low blood pressure when used along with this medicine.
Pain-killer medicines like diclofenac, indomethacin may decrease the effect of Embeta XR 50 mg tablet.
Rifampicin (anti-tubercular) may decrease the effect of Embeta XR 50 mg tablet, whereas paroxetine, fluoxetine, sertraline (mood elevator), cimetidine (acid-lowering), hydralazine (anti-allergic), lidocaine (anaesthetic) may increase the effect of this medicine.
Concurrent use of hormonal pills such as oestrogen decreases the anti-hypertensive action of this medicine.
Concurrent use of certain medicines such as aldesleukin (skin cancer), alprostadil (erectile dysfunction), clonazepam, diazepine (mood and sleep) increases the effect of Embeta XR 50 mg tablet.
Discuss with your doctor about any other medicine, herbal preparation and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible interactions.

Storage and disposal of Embeta Xr 50 MG

Store it below 50°C. Protect it from light and moisture.
Keep it out of the reach and sight of children and pets.

Dosage of Embeta Xr 50 MG

Overdose
Excess of Embeta XR 50 mg tablet may cause a decrease in heart rate, low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, heart failure, decrease in blood sugar and oxygen levels, altered electrolyte levels and coma. If you have taken too much of this medicine then contact your doctor or visit your nearest hospital immediately.
Missed a Dose
Take a dose as soon as you remember that you have missed a dose. However, if you are close to the next dose, do not take the missed dose. Try to follow the Embeta XR 50 mg tablet dosage regimen regularly. Do not take an extra dose of the medicine to compensate for the missed dose.