Meto XL 25 Tablet

Short Description

Meto XL 25 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

Meto XL 25 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.

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. Meto XL 25 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Meto XL 25 Tablet with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds, dark chocolate, butter and meat.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Meto XL 25 Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Meto XL 25 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Meto XL 25 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Acarbose Chlorpropamide Glibenclamide Gliclazide

Meto XL 25 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.

Meto XL 25 Tablet should be taken once a day regularly at the same time. 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 Meto XL 25 Tablet suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.