Bloxil 47.5mg Tablet ER
Manufacturer
Fawn Incorporation
Salt Composition
Metoprolol Succinate (47.5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Bloxil 47.5mg Tablet ER is a beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and irregular heart rhythms. It also helps prevent migraines, future heart attacks, and stroke.
Dosage Form
Tablet ER
Introduction
Bloxil 47.5mg Tablet ER belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (heart-related chest pain), and irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia). It also helps to prevent migraines, future heart attacks, and stroke.
Directions for 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. Bloxil 47.5mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Bloxil 47.5mg Tablet ER with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds, dark chocolate, butter and meat.
How it works
Bloxil 47.5mg Tablet ER is a long-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.
Quick Tips
Bloxil 47.5mg Tablet ER lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. 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. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Bloxil 47.5mg Tablet ER take to work?
The time taken by Bloxil 47.5mg Tablet ER to start working varies from person to person. Usually, Bloxil 47.5mg 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 one week. If you do not feel any difference after taking Bloxil 47.5mg Tablet ER for a period, do not panic. The medication exerts its beneficial effects when taken over an extended period of time.
Is taking Bloxil 47.5mg Tablet ER dangerous?
Bloxil 47.5mg Tablet ER is usually safe when taken as per the doctor’s prescription. However, abruptly stopping this medication can lead to a sudden increase in heart rate and affect its activity, which could be dangerous for patients with heart failure and may even lead to a heart attack. Therefore, do not stop taking Bloxil 47.5mg Tablet ER suddenly and take it for the prescribed duration.
Does Bloxil 47.5mg Tablet ER help you sleep better?
Bloxil 47.5mg Tablet ER belongs to the beta-blockers class of medicine. Although its effect on sleep varies from person to person, it has been found that these medications can alter sleep patterns and disturb sleep in some patients. On the other hand, they have also been observed to promote better sleep in patients with increased heart rate and anxiety by calming down the heart and nerves. Consult your doctor if you have any sleep disturbances.
Can I take alcohol after taking Bloxil 47.5mg Tablet ER?
No, you should not consume alcohol after taking Bloxil 47.5mg Tablet ER. Alcohol can increase the blood-pressure-lowering effects of this medication and lead to low blood pressure.
