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Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Met XL 25 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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Ajanta Pharma Ltd

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Jan-27

Met XL 25 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, Met XL 25 Tablet may also help in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headaches and tremors (fits). 

Met XL 25 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 Met XL 25 Tablet as prescribed. Based on your medical condition, your doctor will decide the dose and duration. In some cases, Met XL 25 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 Met XL 25 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Met XL 25 Tablet is not recommended for use in children. Met XL 25 Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Met XL 25 Tablet as it might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Met XL 25 Tablet . Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.

Treatment of High blood pressure (hypertension), prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), and heart attack (myocardial infarction)
Take Met XL 25 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.

Met XL 25 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).  Met XL 25 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. 

Met XL 25 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.
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
  • Dizziness
  • Tiredness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Headache
Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Overdose of Met XL 25 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 Met XL 25 Tablet .

Do not take Met XL 25 Tablet if you are allergic to metoprolol succinate or any other beta-blockers. Avoid taking Met XL 25 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 Met XL 25 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Met XL 25 Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Met XL 25 Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Let your doctor know if you are taking other prescription/non-prescription medicines or herbal supplements.

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MetoprololDisopyramide
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MetoprololAminophylline
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Drug-Drug Interactions

MetoprololDisopyramide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Met XL 25 Tablet 20's:
Combine use of Met XL 25 Tablet 20's with Disopyramide may increase the effectiveness of Disopyramide.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Met XL 25 Tablet 20's can be taken with Disopyramide if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, fainting, slow or fast pulse, or irregular heartbeats. Do not discontinue any medication without a doctor's advice.
MetoprololAminophylline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Met XL 25 Tablet 20's:
Coadministration of Aminophylline with Met XL 25 Tablet 20's together can make Met XL 25 Tablet 20's less effective and increase the effects of aminophylline.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aminophylline with Met XL 25 Tablet 20's may lead to an interaction, it can be taken only if a doctor has advised it. If you experience nausea, vomiting, sleeplessness, restlessness, irregular heartbeats, or difficulty in breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MetoprololTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Met XL 25 Tablet 20's:
Coadministration of Met XL 25 Tablet 20's and Tizanidine may reduce the efficiency of Met XL 25 Tablet 20's.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Met XL 25 Tablet 20's and Tizanidine together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience blurry vision, confusion, dizziness, fainting, lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. do not discontinue any medications without talking to your doctor.
MetoprololAtazanavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Met XL 25 Tablet 20's:
Use of Met XL 25 Tablet 20's with Atazanavir may increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction between Met XL 25 Tablet 20's and Atazanavir, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or irregular heartbeat, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MetoprololArtemether
Severe
How does the drug interact with Met XL 25 Tablet 20's:
Both Met XL 25 Tablet 20's and Artemether may increase the blood levels and effects of Met XL 25 Tablet 20's activity.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Met XL 25 Tablet 20's and Artemether together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience blurry vision, confusion, dizziness, fainting, lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MetoprololAcebutolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Met XL 25 Tablet 20's:
Coadministration of Acebutolol with Met XL 25 Tablet 20's can cause abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Met XL 25 Tablet 20's and Acebutolol together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience blurry vision, confusion, dizziness, fainting, lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MetoprololCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Met XL 25 Tablet 20's:
Taking ceritinib together with Met XL 25 Tablet 20's can slow your heart rate and increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between Met XL 25 Tablet 20's and Ceritinib, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience any dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MetoprololElvitegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Met XL 25 Tablet 20's:
Taking elvitegravir may increase the metabolism of Met XL 25 Tablet 20's.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Met XL 25 Tablet 20's can be taken with Elvitegravir if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience dizziness, palpitations, fainting, slow or fast pulse, or irregular heartbeats. Do not discontinue any medications without talking to your doctor.
MetoprololVerapamil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Met XL 25 Tablet 20's:
Coadministration of Met XL 25 Tablet 20's with Verapamil may lead to increased side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Met XL 25 Tablet 20's can be taken with Verapamil if prescribed by the doctor. Consult a prescriber if you experience fatigue, headache, fainting, swelling of the extremities, weight gain, shortness of breath, chest pain, increased or decreased heartbeat, or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
MetoprololSaquinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Met XL 25 Tablet 20's:
Using Met XL 25 Tablet 20's and Saquinavir can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between Met XL 25 Tablet 20's and Saquinavir, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, slow pulse, or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

  • 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.

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FAQs

Met XL 25 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).
Met XL 25 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 Met XL 25 Tablet are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.
Do not stop taking Met XL 25 Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Met XL 25 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 Met XL 25 Tablet .
Consult your doctor before taking Met XL 25 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 Met XL 25 Tablet with anti-diabetic medicines as it might mask the signs of low blood sugar. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels while taking Met XL 25 Tablet is advised.
Your doctor may probably ask you to stop taking Met XL 25 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 Met XL 25 Tablet .
Taking Met XL 25 Tablet along with multivitamin/multimineral supplements may decrease the effect of Met XL 25 Tablet . Therefore, maintain a gap of at least 2hours between both. However, you are advised to take Met XL 25 Tablet with other medicines only after consulting your doctor.
Yes, Met XL 25 Tablet is a selective beta-blocker, that acts on the heart muscles.
No, do not stop taking Met XL 25 Tablet if your blood pressure level comes in control as discontinuing suddenly may worsen the condition. Therefore, continue taking Met XL 25 Tablet for long as it is advised by your doctor.
No, Met XL 25 Tablet is not a blood thinner. Met XL 25 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 Met XL 25 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 Met XL 25 Tablet , do not worry. It exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.
The side effects of Met XL 25 Tablet include stomach pain, nausea, diarrhoea, dizziness, tiredness or headache. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Met XL 25 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 Met XL 25 Tablet for the prescribed duration and do not stop taking suddenly.
Met XL 25 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 Met XL 25 Tablet as alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Met XL 25 Tablet and might cause increased dizziness.
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