Metapro 25 Tablet (Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg)

METAPRO 25MG TABLET belongs to a group of medicines called “Antihypertensive” used alone or together with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), symptoms caused by an overactive thyroid gland, heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). Besides this, it also helps in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headaches. High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a long-term force of the blood against the arteries that may lead to various heart diseases. It can damage the blood vessels (arteries) of the brain, heart, and kidneys if it continues for a long time, resulting in a stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack and heart-related chest pain (angina).

METAPRO 25MG TABLET plays a vital role in relaxing blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. It helps slow down the heart rate, making it easier for pumping more blood around the body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems or kidney problems in the future. METAPRO 25MG TABLET needs to be taken regularly to be effective.

METAPRO 25MG TABLET should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. You are advised to take METAPRO 25MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as tiredness, dizziness, stomach pain, nightmares, irregular heart rate and skin rash. Most of these side effects of METAPRO 25MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Don’t stop taking $ name without talking to your doctor first. Stopping METAPRO 25MG TABLET abruptly may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure, cause chest pain or a heart attack. Your doctor will lower your dose gradually over a period of time to help prevent these symptoms. METAPRO 25MG TABLET should not be used to avoid heart attacks. You should not use METAPRO 25MG TABLET if you have heart rhythm problems, diabetes, kidney disease or failure, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Driving and operating heavy machinery should not be done as it may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure n standing) might occur so patients using METAPRO 25MG TABLET should get up with caution. Before taking METAPRO 25MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are going to have surgery or an anaesthetic.

Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain), Arrhythmia (heart rhythm disorder), Heart failure, Stroke, Migraine.

The METAPRO 25MG TABLET contains Metoprolol tartrate that works by blocking beta receptors, namely beta 1 and beta 2. METAPRO 25MG TABLET blocks beta 1 receptor located in the heart cells that lower heart rate and decreases the heart’s blood pumping frequency decreasing raised blood pressure. On the other hand, METAPRO 25MG TABLET also blocks beta 2 receptors located in the lungs (bronchioles) and blood vessels of skeletal muscle narrowing it. This, in turn, lowers your overall body’s blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. A METAPRO 25MG TABLET also improves heart-related chest pain (angina) and may increase a person’s stamina to exercise with angina. It also blocks the effects of epinephrine, which causes the heart to beat slower. Additionally, METAPRO 25MG TABLET reduces symptoms of essential tremor (fits), and prevent migraine. METAPRO 25MG TABLET can reduce symptoms of too much thyroid hormone (thyrotoxicosis) and can be taken together with thyroid-related medicines to treat an overactive thyroid.

Swallow the tablet with a glass of water as a whole. Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet. METAPRO 25MG TABLET can be taken with or without food. Take METAPRO 25MG TABLET exactly as prescribed by your doctor. METAPRO 25MG TABLET should not be taken unless prescribed by a doctor. Your doctor will advise for how long you need to take METAPRO 25MG TABLET based on your medical condition.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Tiredness
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Anxiety
• Irregular heart rate