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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Oct 22, 2024 | 7:35 PM IST
Lopressor XL 50 Tablet belongs to the class of antihypertensive medicines used in the treatment of high blood pressure. This medicine also helps reduce the chances of heart problems such as heart attack and stroke. This medicine suppress the contraction of blood vessels and promote smooth blood flow. It also alters the response to nerve impulses in the heart thereby making the heart pump blood easier. Common side effects include dizziness, tiredness, diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, and headache.
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Novartis India Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Apr-26

About Lopressor XL 50 Tablet

Lopressor XL 50 Tablet 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, Lopressor XL 50 Tablet may also help in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headaches and tremors (fits). 

Lopressor XL 50 Tablet contains 'Metoprolol succinate', which helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. This lowers blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, heart attack, or other heart or kidney problems in the future. 

Take Lopressor XL 50 Tablet as prescribed. Based on your medical condition, your doctor will decide the dose and duration. In some cases, Lopressor XL 50 Tablet may cause certain common side effects like dizziness, tiredness, diarrhea, 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 Lopressor XL 50 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Lopressor XL 50 Tablet is not recommended for use in children. Lopressor XL 50 Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Lopressor XL 50 Tablet as it might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Lopressor XL 50 Tablet . Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.

Uses of Lopressor XL 50 Tablet

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

Medicinal Benefits

Lopressor XL 50 Tablet 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).  Lopressor XL 50 Tablet  helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. This lowers blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, heart attack, or other heart or kidney problems in the future. 

Side Effects of Lopressor XL 50 Tablet

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

Directions for Use

Take Lopressor XL 50 Tablet with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Lopressor XL 50 Tablet if you are allergic to metoprolol succinate or any other beta-blockers. Avoid taking Lopressor XL 50 Tablet 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 Lopressor XL 50 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Lopressor XL 50 Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Lopressor XL 50 Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Let your doctor know if you are taking other prescription/non-prescription medicines or herbal supplements.

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

Drug-Drug Interactions

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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.

Habit Forming

No

What if I have taken an overdose of Lopressor XL 50 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Overdose of Lopressor XL 50 Tablet may cause nausea, vomiting, decreased consciousness or loss of consciousness (coma), irregular, fast, or slow heartbeat, chest pain, dizziness, fatigue or weakness and fainting. Seek immediate medical help if you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of Lopressor XL 50 Tablet .
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Lopressor XL 50 Tablet . It might also cause increased dizziness. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption while taking Lopressor XL 50 Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Lopressor XL 50 Tablet belongs to pregnancy category C. Lopressor XL 50 Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, consult your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Lopressor XL 50 Tablet may pass into breastmilk. Consult a doctor before taking Lopressor XL 50 Tablet if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Lopressor XL 50 Tablet 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 Lopressor XL 50 Tablet 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 Lopressor XL 50 Tablet if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Lopressor XL 50 Tablet is not recommended in children as the safety and efficacy have not been established.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sandoz House, Shiv Sagar Estate, Worli Mumbai -400 018, India
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FAQs

Lopressor XL 50 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), and heart attack (myocardial infarction).
Lopressor XL 50 Tablet helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. Thereby, lowers blood pressure.
High blood pressure increases the workload on the arteries and heart. If untreated, it could damage the blood vessels of the heart, brain, kidney and might result in stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. Hypertension increases the risk of heart attacks. Therefore, anti-hypertensives such as Lopressor XL 50 Tablet are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.
Do not stop taking Lopressor XL 50 Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Lopressor XL 50 Tablet 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 Lopressor XL 50 Tablet .
Consult your doctor before taking Lopressor XL 50 Tablet 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 Lopressor XL 50 Tablet with anti-diabetic medicines as it might mask the signs of low blood sugar. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels while taking Lopressor XL 50 Tablet is advised.
Your doctor may probably ask you to stop taking Lopressor XL 50 Tablet 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 Lopressor XL 50 Tablet .
Taking Lopressor XL 50 Tablet along with multivitamin/multimineral supplements may decrease the effect of Lopressor XL 50 Tablet . Therefore, maintain a gap of at least 2hours between both. However, you are advised to take Lopressor XL 50 Tablet with other medicines only after consulting your doctor.
Yes, Lopressor XL 50 Tablet is a selective beta-blocker, that acts on the heart muscles.
No, do not stop taking Lopressor XL 50 Tablet if your blood pressure level comes in control as discontinuing suddenly may worsen the condition. Therefore, continue taking Lopressor XL 50 Tablet for long as it is advised by your doctor.
No, Lopressor XL 50 Tablet is not a blood thinner. Lopressor XL 50 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels, and slows down the heart rate. Thereby, it reduces the workload on the heart and makes it easier to pump blood effectively.
The time taken by Lopressor XL 50 Tablet to start working varies from person to person. Usually, it starts working within 15 minutes. However, it may take up to 2 hours to start working in some people. The maximum or full effect is usually achieved within 1 week as it starts acting slowly. In case you do not feel any difference while taking Lopressor XL 50 Tablet , do not worry. It exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.
The side effects of Lopressor XL 50 Tablet include stomach pain, nausea, diarrhoea, dizziness, tiredness or headache. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Lopressor XL 50 Tablet is generally safe if used as prescribed by the doctor. If this medication is stopped suddenly, it may cause harmful effects such as sudden increase in the heart rate and affect its activity, which can be dangerous for heart failure patients and in some cases even result in a heart attack. Therefore, take Lopressor XL 50 Tablet for the prescribed duration and do not stop taking suddenly.
Lopressor XL 50 Tablet belongs to the class of medicines called beta-blockers. Though their effect on sleep differs from person to person, it has been found that these medications are known to change the sleep pattern and disturb sleep in some patients. On the other hand, it has also been observed to promote better sleep in patients with increased anxiety and heart rate by calming down the nerves and heart. If you have any sleep disturbances, please consult your doctor.
No, you are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption after taking Lopressor XL 50 Tablet as alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Lopressor XL 50 Tablet and might cause increased dizziness.

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