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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet belongs to the class of antihypertensive medicines used in the treatment of high blood pressure, arrhythmia, and angina pectoris. This medicine also helps reduce the chances of heart problems such as heart attack and stroke. This medicine contains bisoprolol which alters the response to nerve impulses in the heart thereby making the heart pump blood easier. Common side effects include headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhoea or constipation, abdominal pain, numbness, and cold extremities.
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet

Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart-related chest pain (angina), and heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). Besides this, it also helps in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headaches. High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a long-term force of the blood against the arteries that may lead to various types of heart diseases. If it continues for a long time, it can damage the blood vessels (arteries) of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack, and heart-related chest pain (angina).

Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet contains S Metoprolol Succinate. It plays a vital role in relaxing our blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. It helps slow down the heart rate, making it easier to pump more blood around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and helps reduce your risk of a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet needs to be taken regularly to be effective.

Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration your doctor advises. You are advised to take Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhoea or constipation, abdominal pain, numbness, and cold extremities. Most of these side effects of Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Don't stop taking Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor first. Stopping Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet abruptly may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure, cause chest pain, or a heart attack. Your doctor will gradually lower your dose over time to help prevent these symptoms. Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet should not be used to prevent heart attacks. You should not use Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet if you have a very slow heartbeat, asthma, serious heart condition (sick sinus syndrome), or any heart blockage. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult the doctor before taking the Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet . Driving and operating heavy machinery should not be done as it may cause dizziness and drowsiness.  Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure while standing) might occur, so patients using Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet should get up with caution. Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet is contraindicated if you have high amounts of potassium in your blood (shown in blood test results). Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet may affect your ability to drive or operate heavy machinery if taken with alcohol.

Uses of Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain), Arrhythmia (heart rhythm disorder), Heart failure, Stroke, and Migraine

Directions for Use

Swallow the tablet with a glass of water as a whole. Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet. Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet should not be taken unless prescribed by a doctor. Based on your medical condition, your doctor will advise on how long you need to take Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet .

Medicinal Benefits

Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet contains S Metoprolol Succinate 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 relieve symptoms of migraine-related headaches. Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet  helps slow 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. 

How Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet Works

Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet contains S Metoprolol Succinate. It plays a vital role in relaxing our blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. It helps slow down the heart rate, making it easier to pump more blood around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and helps reduce your risk of a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet needs to be taken regularly to be effective.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet

  • Headache

  • Fatigue
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach upset
  • Diarrhoea
  • Constipation
  • Abdominal pain
  • Numbness
  • Cold extremities
  • Slow heart rate
  • Breathlessness

What if I have taken an overdose of Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet

Take Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet only as prescribed by the doctor. Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include severe low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, sinus bradycardia (slow heart rate), atrioventricular block (delay in transmission of an impulse from atria to ventricles), cardiogenic shock (inability of the heart to supply blood and oxygen), heart failure, bronchospasm (tightening of airway muscles), cardiac arrest (abrupt loss of heart function), cyanosis (bluish-purple colour of skin), and impairment of consciousness/coma. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet or any ingredients present. Please consult your doctor before taking Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to conceive and breastfeed. It should not be given to children less than 12 years of age. Don't stop taking Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first. Stopping Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet gradually may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure, cause chest pain, or a heart attack. Your doctor will lower your dose gradually over some time to help prevent these symptoms. You should not use the Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet if you have a very slow heartbeat, a serious lung condition (like asthma), a serious heart condition (sick sinus syndrome), or a heart blockage. Before taking this medicine, you should tell the doctor if you have any muscle disorder (myasthenia gravis, rhabdomyolysis), breathing problems (COPD, bronchitis, emphysema), low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia), low blood pressure (hypotension), depression, previous heart failure, liver/kidney disease, thyroid hormone disorder like overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), adrenal gland cancer, or severe blood circulation problem (Raynaud's syndrome).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MetoprololDisopyramide
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MetoprololAminophylline
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MetoprololDisopyramide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10's:
Combine use of Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10's with Disopyramide may increase the effectiveness of Disopyramide.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10'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 Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Aminophylline with Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10's together can make Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10's less effective and increase the effects of aminophylline.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aminophylline with Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10'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 Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10's and Tizanidine may reduce the efficiency of Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10's.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10'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 Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10's:
Use of Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10's with Atazanavir may increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction between Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10'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 Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10's:
Both Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10's and Artemether may increase the blood levels and effects of Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10's activity.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10'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 Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Acebutolol with Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10's can cause abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10'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 Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10's:
Taking ceritinib together with Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10'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 Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10'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 Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10's:
Taking elvitegravir may increase the metabolism of Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10's.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10'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 Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10's with Verapamil may lead to increased side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10'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 Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10's:
Using Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10's and Saquinavir can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet 10'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.

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.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.

  • Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week.

  • Doing this can help lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm Hg.

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

  • Limit sodium chloride (table salt) intake in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.

  • If you are taking alcohol, only one serving for women and two servings for men is advisable.

  • 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.

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

  • 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 can help lower your elevated blood pressure.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES
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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol may increase tiredness and lower blood pressure causing dizziness or drowsiness. So avoid consuming alcohol with Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Caution

In pregnant women, no adequate and well-controlled studies exist. Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet should be used only when necessary during pregnancy. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Small amounts of Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet pass into the breast milk and do not cause any problems for your baby. However, if you are breastfeeding, contact your doctor before taking Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet .

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Driving

Caution

You may experience dizziness, tiredness, or blurred vision while taking Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet . So, it is not recommended to drive, use machinery, or perform other tasks.

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Liver

Caution

Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet to be taken with caution if you have pre-existing or a history of liver disease/conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor before using Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet .

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Children

Unsafe

The safety and efficacy of Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet in children have not been established. Hence, Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet is not recommended for children.

FAQs

Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart-related chest pain (angina), and heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). Besides this, it also helps in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headaches.
Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet contains S Metoprolol Succinate, which helps to reduce blood pressure by allowing the blood to flow more smoothly. It is an extended-release medication, its active ingredient is released slowly over time into the body, so you will typically only need to take the Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet once a day.
Use of Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet in diabetes may mask tachycardia (fast heart rate) occurring with low blood sugar level, but other symptoms like dizziness and sweating may not be significantly affected. So, if you are a diabetic patient, always consult a doctor before taking Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet .
Serum sodium, serum potassium, white blood cells, and kidney or renal function should be closely monitored before taking Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet .
Serum sodium, potassium, white blood cells, and kidney or renal function should all be properly evaluated before taking Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet .
It is advised to continue your medicine even after your blood pressure is under control or becomes normal, as blood pressure can shoot up at any time. If you have any discomfort, please consult your doctor immediately.
Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet can increase blood potassium levels. So a potassium-rich diet and supplements should be avoided while taking Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet to avoid any unpleasant side effects.
Stopping Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet abruptly may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure, cause chest pain, or a heart attack. Your doctor will gradually lower your dose over time to help prevent these symptoms. Please consult the doctor before stopping Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet .
Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet may cause dizziness and tiredness; drive or operate machinery only if you are alert. Drinking alcohol may increase tiredness and lower blood pressure causing dizziness or drowsiness. So, avoid consuming alcohol with Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet . Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure while standing) might occur, so patients using Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet should get up with caution.
Let the doctor know if you have very slow heartbeat, asthma, serious heart condition (sick sinus syndrome), or any heart blockage. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet starts working within 2 hours. However, it might take a week to take full effect.
No, it is safe to take Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. Take it in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet does not help you sleep better. It is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (heart-related chest pain), arrhythmia (heart rhythm disorder), heart failure, stroke, and migraine.
Drinking alcohol may increase tiredness and lower blood pressure causing dizziness or drowsiness. So, avoid consuming alcohol with Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet .
Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet may cause side effects such as headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhoea or constipation, abdominal pain, numbness, and cold extremities. Most of these side effects of Metpure IR 25 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

A €“ 504, Shapath-4, B/S Hotel Crowne Plaza, Opp. Karnavati Club, S. G. Highway ,Ahmedabad 380 051 Gujarat
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