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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 11, 2024 | 2:35 PM IST
Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart-related chest pain (angina), irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia), and to protect the heart after a heart attack (myocardial infarction). Besides this, it may also help in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headache and tremors (fits). It contains Metoprolol, which helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. This lowers the blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, heart attack, or other heart or kidney problems in the future. In some cases, it may cause certain common side effects like dizziness, tiredness, diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea, and headache. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition

METOPROLOL-25MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Mankind Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

for this medicine

About Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule

Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart-related chest pain (angina), irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia), and to protect the heart after a heart attack (myocardial infarction). Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the blood exerts an increased pressure against the arteries that may lead to various types of heart diseases. Besides this, Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule may also help in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headache and tremors (fits). 

Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule contains 'Metoprolol', which helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. This lowers the blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, heart attack, or other heart or kidney problems in the future. 

Based on your medical condition, your doctor will decide the dose and duration. In some cases, Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule may cause certain common side effects like dizziness, tiredness, diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea, and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, asthma, overactive thyroid, metabolic acidosis, or severe blood circulation problems. Consult your doctor before taking Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule is not recommended for use in children. Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule as it might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule . Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.

Uses of Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule

Treatment of High blood pressure (hypertension), prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), and heart attack (myocardial infarction).

Medicinal Benefits

Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart-related chest pain (angina), irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia), and to protect the heart after a heart attack (myocardial infarction). Besides this, it also helps in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headaches and tremors (fits).  Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule  helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. This lowers the blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, heart attack, or other heart or kidney problems in the future. 

Directions for Use

Swallow Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule

  • Dizziness
  • Tiredness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Headache

Drug Warnings

Do not take Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule if you are allergic to Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule or any other beta-blockers. Avoid taking Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule if you have/had heart conduction, rhythm problems, uncontrolled/severe heart failure, blocked blood vessels, blood circulation problems, untreated pheochromocytoma, metabolic acidosis, low blood pressure, or prinzmetal angina. Inform your doctor if you have asthma, COPD, diabetes, blood vessel disorder, slow heart rate, pheochromocytoma, myasthenia gravis, dry eye problems, kidney or liver impairment; if you are taking anti-depressants, other blood pressure-lowering medicines, or anti-arrhythmic agents. Consult your doctor before taking Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Let your doctor know if you are taking other prescription/non-prescription medicines or herbal supplements.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule may interact with antacid (cimetidine), blood pressure-lowering agents (hydralazine, clonidine), anti-arrhythmic (amiodarone), anaesthetics (cyclopropane), anxiolytics (temazepam, diazepam), NSAID's (indomethacin, celecoxib), antibiotic (rifampicin), anti-fungal (terbinafine), corticosteroids (hydrocortisone, prednisolone), a local anaesthetic (lidocaine), anti-depressants, barbiturates, phenothiazines, and other beta-blockers.

Drug-Food Interaction: Alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule . It might also cause increased dizziness. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption while taking Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule .

Drug-Disease Interaction: Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule may have interaction with disease conditions such as heart conduction problems, rhythm problems, uncontrolled/severe heart failure, blocked blood vessels, blood circulation problems, untreated pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal gland), metabolic acidosis (excess acid in the body), low blood pressure, and prinzmetal angina.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CIMETIDINE
  • HYDRALAZINE
  • CLONIDINE
  • AMIODARONE
  • CYCLOPROPANE
  • TEMAZEPAM
  • DIAZEPAM
  • INDOMETHACIN
  • CELECOXIB
  • TERBINAFINE
  • HYDROCORTISONE
  • PREDNISOLONE
  • LIDOCAINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do regular physical activity or exercise.

  • Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products.

  • Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet.

  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease. 

  • Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.

  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.

Special Advise

  • Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation then immediately contact your doctor.

  • If you are due to have any surgery, inform the doctor that you are taking Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule .

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hypertension: The blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels leading to hypertension. Blood pressure is the measurement of the heart's force to pump blood to all parts of the body. Hypertension is a chronic condition in which blood pressure is too high. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when blood supply to the heart is blocked). Additionally, high blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. High blood pressure can be diagnosed with the help of a blood pressure monitor or sphygmomanometer. Normal blood pressure lies between 90/60 mm of Hg and 120/80 mm of Hg. If the blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg or greater, it is considered high blood pressure.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule . It might also cause increased dizziness. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption while taking Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule .

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Pregnancy

Caution

Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule is not recommended for use during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, consult your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule may pass into breastmilk. Consult a doctor before taking Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule may cause dizziness and tiredness. Therefore, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor before taking Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor before taking Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule is not recommended in children as the safety and efficacy have not been established.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

208, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi - 110020
Other Info - GUD0015

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FAQs

Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule is indicated in the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension), prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), and heart attack (myocardial infarction).
Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. Thereby, lowers blood pressure.
Do not stop taking Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule without consulting your doctor as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule .
Consult your doctor before taking Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule if you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) as it might mask the symptoms or make it difficult to recognise the signs of thyrotoxicosis (excess thyroid hormone in the body).
Consult your doctor before taking Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule with anti-diabetic medicines as it might mask the signs of low blood sugar. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels while taking Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule is advised.
Your doctor may probably ask you to stop taking Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule 24hours prior to the surgery, as it might lower blood pressure when combined with general anaesthesia. If you are due to have any surgery or are receiving an anaesthetic, inform the doctor that you are taking Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule .
Taking Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule along with multivitamin/multimineral supplements may decrease the effect of Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule . Therefore, maintain a gap of at least 2 hours between both. However, you are advised to take Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule with other medicines only after consulting your doctor.
High blood pressure increases the workload on the arteries and heart. If untreated, it could damage the blood vessels of the heart, brain, and kidney and might result in stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. Hypertension increases the risk of heart attacks. Therefore, anti-hypertensives such as Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.
Yes, Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule contains metoprolol which belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.
No, Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule is not a blood thinner. It is an antihypertensive medicine.
Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule starts working within 2 hours. However, it can take up to a week to show its full effect.
No, it is not dangerous to take Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule . It is safe to take Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule if prescribed by the doctor.
Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule may cause sleepiness. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert. Consult the doctor if you have sleep problems.
Alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule . It might also cause increased dizziness. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption while taking Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule .
Gudpres-XL 25 Capsule may cause side effects like dizziness, tiredness, diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea, and headache. If the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

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