Met XL 12.5 Tablet
Manufacturer
Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Salt Composition
Metoprolol Succinate (11.8mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Met XL 12.5 Tablet 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
Met XL 12.5 Tablet 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. Met XL 12.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Met XL 12.5 Tablet with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds, dark chocolate, butter and meat.
How it works
Met XL 12.5 Tablet 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
Take Met XL 12.5 Tablet 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 Met XL 12.5 Tablet suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Met XL 12.5 Tablet take to work?
The time taken by Met XL 12.5 Tablet to start working varies from person to person. Usually, it starts working within 15 minutes. However, in some patients, it may take up to 2 hours to show full effect. It starts acting slowly and the maximum or full effect is usually experienced within a span of 1 week. If you don't experience any difference while taking Met XL 12.5 Tablet, do not panic. The medicine exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.
Is taking Met XL 12.5 Tablet dangerous?
Met XL 12.5 Tablet is usually safe when taken as per the doctor’s prescription. This medicine exhibits dangerous effects if the medicine is stopped suddenly, leading to an abrupt increase in heart rate and affecting its activity, which can be dangerous for heart failure patients and may even lead to a heart attack in some patients. Therefore, do not stop the medicine suddenly and take it for the prescribed duration.
Does Met XL 12.5 Tablet help you sleep better?
Met XL 12.5 Tablet 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 some 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. Consult your doctor if you have any sleep disturbances.
Can I take alcohol after taking Met XL 12.5 Tablet?
No, it is not recommended to consume alcohol after taking Met XL 12.5 Tablet. Alcohol may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effects of this medicine and lead to low blood pressure.
