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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Metzox-Xl 50Mg Tab 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 :

Alexon Healthcare

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Metzox-Xl 50Mg Tab

Metzox-Xl 50Mg Tab 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, Metzox-Xl 50Mg Tab may also help in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headache and tremors (fits). 

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

Uses of Metzox-Xl 50Mg Tab

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

Directions for Use

Swallow Metzox-Xl 50Mg Tab as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Metzox-Xl 50Mg Tab 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).  Metzox-Xl 50Mg Tab  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. 

How Metzox-Xl 50Mg Tab Works

Metzox-Xl 50Mg Tab 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Metzox-Xl 50Mg Tab

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

What if I have taken an overdose of Metzox-Xl 50Mg Tab

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Metzox-Xl 50Mg Tab 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.

Drug Warnings

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

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Metoprolol SuccinateClonidine
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Metoprolol SuccinateFingolimod
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Metoprolol SuccinateClonidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metzox-XL 50 mg Tablet 15's:
Co-administration of Clonidine and Metzox-XL 50 mg Tablet 15's together may lower the blood pressure and slow the heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clonidine and Metzox-XL 50 mg Tablet 15's, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience headaches, slow heartbeat, dizziness, contact a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Metoprolol SuccinateFingolimod
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metzox-XL 50 mg Tablet 15's:
Co-administration of Fingolimod and Metzox-XL 50 mg Tablet 15's can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Metzox-XL 50 mg Tablet 15's and Fingolimod together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Metoprolol SuccinateDiltiazem
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metzox-XL 50 mg Tablet 15's:
Taking Metoprolol with Diltiazem together can cause increased side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Diltiazem and Metzox-XL 50 mg Tablet 15's, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you notice fatigue, a headache, dizziness, swelling of the hands and feet, difficulty breathing, chest pain, an irregular heartbeat, make sure to contact a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Metoprolol SuccinateTheophylline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metzox-XL 50 mg Tablet 15's:
Taking Metzox-XL 50 mg Tablet 15's with Theophylline, could make Metzox-XL 50 mg Tablet 15's less effective and enhance the effects of Theophylline.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Metzox-XL 50 mg Tablet 15's and theophylline together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, insomnia, shaking of hands and legs, restlessness, uneven heartbeats, or difficulty breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Metoprolol SuccinateCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metzox-XL 50 mg Tablet 15's:
Taking Metoprolol with Ceritinib together increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Metzox-XL 50 mg Tablet 15's and Ceritinib, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Metoprolol SuccinateVerapamil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metzox-XL 50 mg Tablet 15's:
Co-administration of verapamil with Metzox-XL 50 mg Tablet 15's can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking verapamil and Metzox-XL 50 mg Tablet 15's together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as fatigue, headache, fainting, swelling of the extremities, weight gain, shortness of breath, chest pain, increased or decreased heartbeat, or irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Metoprolol SuccinateTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metzox-XL 50 mg Tablet 15's:
Taking Tizanidine with Metzox-XL 50 mg Tablet 15's together can decrease blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Metzox-XL 50 mg Tablet 15's and Tizanidine together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Metoprolol SuccinateSaquinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metzox-XL 50 mg Tablet 15's:
Using saquinavir together with metoprolol can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Metzox-XL 50 mg Tablet 15's with Saquinavir can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Metoprolol SuccinateAminophylline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metzox-XL 50 mg Tablet 15's:
Co-administration of Aminophylline with Metoprolol could reduce the effects of Metoprolol and increase the affects of aminophylline.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aminophylline with Metoprolol can cause an interaction; however, 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.
Metoprolol SuccinateAtazanavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metzox-XL 50 mg Tablet 15's:
Taking Metzox-XL 50 mg Tablet 15's with Atazanavir together can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Metzox-XL 50 mg Tablet 15's with Atazanavir together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to 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

  • 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

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Metzox-Xl 50Mg Tab . It might also cause increased dizziness. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption while taking Metzox-Xl 50Mg Tab .

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Pregnancy

Caution

Metzox-Xl 50Mg Tab 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

Metzox-Xl 50Mg Tab may pass into breastmilk. Consult a doctor before taking Metzox-Xl 50Mg Tab if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Metzox-Xl 50Mg Tab 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 Metzox-Xl 50Mg Tab 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 Metzox-Xl 50Mg Tab if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Metzox-Xl 50Mg Tab is not recommended in children as the safety and efficacy have not been established.

FAQs

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