Metocard XL 100 Tablet (Metoprolol Succinate 95mg)
$34.00 – $93.00
Country of Origin | india |
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Dosage Form | Tablets |
Generic Name | Metoprolol Succinate |
Indication | Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) |
Packaging | 10 tablet in 1 strip |
Manufacturer | Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
Composition | Metoprolol Succinate (95mg) |
Metocard XL 100 Tablet (Metoprolol Succinate 95mg) | |||
Pack Size | Price | Price/Unit | Add To Cart |
30 Tablet/s | $34.00 (1.13/unit) | $1.13 | |
60 Tablet/s | $64.00 (1.07/unit) | $1.07 | |
90 Tablet/s | $93.00 (1.03/unit) | $1.03 |
About Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s
Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s belongs to a group of medicines called as beta-blockers used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart related chest pain (angina) and protect heart after heart attack (myocardial infarction). Besides this, it also help in relieving symptoms of migraine related headache and tremors (fits). 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 types of heart diseases. If it continues for a long time, it can damage the blood vessels (arteries) of the brain, heart, and kidneys, 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).
Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s plays a vital role in relaxing our blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. It helps in slowing down the heart rate making it easier for pumping more blood around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective.
Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s can be taken orally with or without food or as directed by your physician. Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s is preferable to take at the same time every day for better results. You may have common side like feeling dizzy or exhausted, cold hands or feet, difficulty in sleeping and having nightmares. These side effects are usually mild and short lived. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Don’t stop taking $ name without talking to your doctor first. Stopping Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s 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. You should not use Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s if you have very slow heartbeat, asthma, serious heart condition (sick sinus syndrome), or any heart blockage.
Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s should not be given to the children less than 12 years of age. Before taking Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s you should tell doctor if you have any muscle disorder (myasthenia gravis, rhabdomyolysis), breathing problem (COPD, bronchitis, emphysema), low blood sugar level (hypoglycaemia), low blood pressure (hypotension), depression, previous heart failure, liver/kidney disease, thyroid hormone disorder, adrenal gland cancer, or problems with circulation (Raynaud’s syndrome).
Uses of Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s
High blood pressure (Hypertension), Prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), heart attack (myocardial infarction).
Medicinal Benefits
Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s works by blocking both beta receptors namely beta 1 and beta 2. Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s blocks beta 1 receptor located in the cells of the heart that lowers heart rate and decreases heart’s blood pumping frequency decreasing raised blood pressure. On the other hand, Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s 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 risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, heart problems or kidney problems in the future. Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s is used in combination with thiazide diuretics (water pills) and other medicines for the treatment of high blood pressure. Additionally, Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s reduces symptoms of essential tremor (fits), and prevent migraine. Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s can reduce symptoms of too much thyroid hormone (thyrotoxicosis) and can be taken together with thyroid related medicines to treat an overactive thyroid.
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Side Effects of Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s
Like other medications, Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s may cause some side effects. However these side effects may be minor and temporary. Some of the common side effects may include headache, fatigue, sleep disturbance, dry mouth, nausea and vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhoea or constipation, abdominal pain, numbness, a tingling sensation in the skin, increased sensitivity of the skin to sun (hyperpigmentation), sweating, hair loss, increased weight and lower back pain. However, if the side effects are persistent or if you experience any other side-effect continuously while taking Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s, reach out to your doctor.
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Don’t stop taking Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s without talking to your doctor first. Stopping Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s gradually 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. You should not use Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s if you have very slow heartbeat, serious lung condition (like asthma), serious heart condition (sick sinus syndrome), or any heart blockage. It should not be given to the children less than 12 years of age. Before taking Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s you should tell doctor if you have any muscle disorder (myasthenia gravis, rhabdomyolysis), breathing problem (COPD, bronchitis, emphysema), low blood sugar level (hypoglycaemia), low blood pressure (hypotension), depression, previous heart failure, liver/kidney disease, thyroid hormone disorder like overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), adrenal gland cancer, or severe blood circulation problem (Raynaud’s syndrome).
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s may interact with other blood pressure lowering pills or beta-blockers (acebutolol, atenolol, bisoprolol, carteolol, esmolol, metoprolol, nadolol, nebivolol or sotalol) causing a dangerous drop in the heart rate. Besides this, Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s should not be used with other blood pressure related medicines (lisinopril, enalapril, diltiazem, prazosin, terazosin, doxazosin), asthma medications (theophylline, aminophylline), pain killers, antifungals (terbinafine), anticancer (aldesleukin), blood thinner (dipyridamole), antibiotics (rifampicin), antivirals (ritonavir), antihistamines used to treat hay fever (diphenhydramine), medicines used to treat irregular heartbeat (amiodarone, propafenone, quinidine, disopyramide, tocainide, procainamide, ajmaline, flecainide, digitalis glycosides such as digoxin, lidocaine). If you are using these medicines tell your doctor before taking Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s.
Drug-Food Interaction: Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s severely interact with grapefruit and protein enriched foods. Using Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s together with ayurvedic, homeopathy, unani, herbal supplements or any other OTC items may decrease the effects of Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s. Hence, it is better to maintain at least 2 hours gap between the administration of Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s and these products.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Metocard XL 100 Tablet 10’s should not be given to the people with diabetes, thyroid disease, asthma, cardiogenic shock (when the heart fails to pump required blood to the body), heart valve problem (stenosis), low blood pressure (hypotension), coronary heart disease, liver disease or heart failure.
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