Metocon 25mg Tablet ER
Manufacturer
Orchis Pharma
Salt Composition
Metoprolol Succinate (25mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Metocon 25mg 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
Metocon 25mg 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. Metocon 25mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Metocon 25mg Tablet ER with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds, dark chocolate, butter and meat.
How it works
Metocon 25mg 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
Metocon 25mg Tablet ER should be taken once a day 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 Metocon 25mg Tablet ER 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
What is the onset time of action for Metocon 25mg Tablet ER?
The time taken by Metocon 25mg Tablet ER to start working varies from person to person. It usually starts working within 15 minutes, but may take up to 2 hours in some patients. The full effect is typically experienced within a week.
Is Metocon 25mg Tablet ER safe to use?
Metocon 25mg Tablet ER is generally safe when taken as prescribed by your doctor. However, stopping the medicine suddenly can cause an abrupt increase in heart rate and affect its activity, which can be dangerous for patients with heart failure and may even lead to a heart attack.
Does Metocon 25mg Tablet ER help improve sleep quality?
Metocon 25mg Tablet ER belongs to the beta-blockers class of medicine. Its effect on sleep varies from person to person, but it may alter sleep patterns and disturb sleep in some patients. However, it can also promote better sleep in patients with increased heart rate and anxiety by calming down the heart and nerves.
Can I consume alcohol after taking Metocon 25mg Tablet ER?
No, you should not consume alcohol after taking Metocon 25mg Tablet ER. Alcohol may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effects of this medicine and lead to low blood pressure.
