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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Jan 1, 2025 | 2:50 PM IST
Metapol 50 XL Tablet 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-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Leeford Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Metapol 50 XL Tablet

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

Metapol 50 XL Tablet 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, Metapol 50 XL Tablet 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 Metapol 50 XL Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Metapol 50 XL Tablet is not recommended for use in children. Metapol 50 XL Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Metapol 50 XL Tablet as it might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Metapol 50 XL Tablet . Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.

Uses of Metapol 50 XL 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

Metapol 50 XL 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).  Metapol 50 XL Tablet  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. 

Side Effects of Metapol 50 XL Tablet

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

Directions for Use

Swallow Metapol 50 XL Tablet as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Metapol 50 XL Tablet if you are allergic to Metapol 50 XL Tablet or any other beta-blockers. Avoid taking Metapol 50 XL 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 Metapol 50 XL Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Metapol 50 XL Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Metapol 50 XL 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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MetoprololArtemether
Severe
MetoprololCeritinib
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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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.

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

How Metapol 50 XL Tablet Works

Metapol 50 XL Tablet 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.

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

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Metapol 50 XL Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include slow heart rate, difficulty breathing, trembling or dizziness. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

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

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Pregnancy

Caution

Metapol 50 XL Tablet 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

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

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Driving

Caution

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

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Children

Unsafe

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

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Leeford Healthcare Limited , Leo House, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Dugri-Dhandra Road, Near Joseph School , Ludhiana-141116.
Other Info - MET0747

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FAQs

Metapol 50 XL Tablet 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).
Metapol 50 XL Tablet 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 Metapol 50 XL Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Metapol 50 XL 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 Metapol 50 XL Tablet .
Consult your doctor before taking Metapol 50 XL 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 Metapol 50 XL Tablet with anti-diabetic medicines as it might mask the signs of low blood sugar. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels while taking Metapol 50 XL Tablet is advised.
Your doctor may probably ask you to stop taking Metapol 50 XL 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 Metapol 50 XL Tablet .
Taking Metapol 50 XL Tablet along with multivitamin/multimineral supplements may decrease the effect of Metapol 50 XL Tablet . Therefore, maintain a gap of at least 2 hours between both. However, you are advised to take Metapol 50 XL Tablet 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 Metapol 50 XL Tablet are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.
Yes, Metapol 50 XL Tablet contains metoprolol which belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.
No, Metapol 50 XL Tablet is not a blood thinner. It is an antihypertensive medicine.
Metapol 50 XL Tablet 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 Metapol 50 XL Tablet . It is safe to take Metapol 50 XL Tablet if prescribed by the doctor.
Metapol 50 XL Tablet 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 Metapol 50 XL Tablet . It might also cause increased dizziness. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption while taking Metapol 50 XL Tablet .
Metapol 50 XL Tablet 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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