Prolowin XL 50mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Cardio Renal Metabolic Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Metoprolol Succinate (50mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Prolowin XL 50mg 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
Prolowin XL 50mg 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. Prolowin XL 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Prolowin XL 50mg Tablet with high-fat meals.
How it works
Prolowin XL 50mg 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
Prolowin XL 50mg Tablet lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. Prolowin XL 50mg Tablet 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Prolowin XL 50mg Tablet take to work?
The time for Prolowin XL 50mg Tablet to start working varies from person to person. Typically, it starts working within 15 minutes. However, in some individuals, it may take up to two hours to reach full effect. It begins to work gradually and the maximum or complete benefit is usually experienced within one week. In case you do not feel any difference while taking Prolowin XL 50mg Tablet, do not panic; the medicine exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a prolonged duration.
Is taking Prolowin XL 50mg Tablet dangerous?
Prolowin XL 50mg Tablet is generally safe when taken as prescribed by your doctor. However, discontinuing the medication abruptly can lead to a sudden increase in heart rate and affect its activity, potentially posing risks for individuals with existing heart failure or even leading to a heart attack. Therefore, it's crucial not to discontinue the medication suddenly and follow your doctor’s prescribed duration.
Does Prolowin XL 50mg Tablet help you sleep better?
Prolowin XL 50mg Tablet belongs to the beta-blocker class of medications. Although its effects on sleep vary from person to person, these drugs have been observed to alter sleep patterns and disrupt sleep in some individuals. Conversely, they have also demonstrated the potential to promote better sleep for those experiencing increased heart rate and anxiety by calming down their heart and nerves. If you experience persistent sleep disturbances, please consult your doctor.
Can I drink alcohol after taking Prolowin XL 50mg Tablet?
No, it is not recommended to consume alcohol after taking Prolowin XL 50mg Tablet. Alcohol may increase the blood pressure-lowering effects of this medicine and lead to hypotension.
