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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
MT-XL 25 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain, heart attack and irregular heartbeat. It may also be used to treat overactive thyroid and prevent migraine attacks. It contains Metoprolol tartrate which works by relaxing the blood vessels decreasing the workload on the heart. This medicine may sometimes cause side effects such as headache, dizziness, unusual tiredness, nausea, and vomiting. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Vasolife Health Care Pvt Ltd

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3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

MT-XL 25 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called “Antihypertensive” used alone or together with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), symptoms caused by an overactive thyroid gland, heart-related chest pain (angina), 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 heart diseases. It can damage the blood vessels (arteries) of the brain, heart, and kidneys if it continues for a long time, 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).

MT-XL 25 Tablet plays a vital role in relaxing blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. It helps slow down the heart rate, making it easier for pumping more blood around the body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems or kidney problems in the future. MT-XL 25 Tablet needs to be taken regularly to be effective.

You are advised to take this medicine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as tiredness, dizziness, stomach pain, nightmares, irregular heart rate and skin rash. Most of these side effects 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 this medicine without talking to your doctor first. Stopping abruptly 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 a period of time to help prevent these symptoms. MT-XL 25 Tablet should not be used to avoid heart attacks. You should not use MT-XL 25 Tablet if you have heart rhythm problems, diabetes, kidney disease or failure, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Avoid driving and operating heavy machinery as it may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure n standing) might occur so patients using MT-XL 25 Tablet should get up with caution. Before taking MT-XL 25 Tablet , inform your doctor if you are going to have surgery or an anaesthetic.

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain), Arrhythmia (heart rhythm disorder), Heart failure, Stroke, Migraine.
Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

MT-XL 25 Tablet contains Metoprolol tartrate that works by blocking beta receptors, namely beta 1 and beta 2. MT-XL 25 Tablet blocks beta 1 receptor located in the heart cells that lower heart rate and decreases the heart's blood pumping frequency decreasing raised blood pressure. On the other hand, MT-XL 25 Tablet also blocks beta 2 receptors located in the lungs (bronchioles) and blood vessels of skeletal muscle narrowing it. This, in turn, lowers your overall body's blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. A MT-XL 25 Tablet also improves heart-related chest pain (angina) and may increase a person's stamina to exercise with angina. It also blocks the effects of epinephrine, which causes the heart to beat slower. Additionally, MT-XL 25 Tablet reduces symptoms of essential tremor (fits), and prevent migraine. MT-XL 25 Tablet can reduce symptoms of too much thyroid hormone (thyrotoxicosis) and can be taken together with thyroid-related medicines to treat an overactive thyroid.

MT-XL 25 Tablet plays a vital role in relaxing blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. It helps slow down the heart rate, making it easier for pumping more blood around the body.
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
  • Tiredness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Stomach pain
  • Anxiety
  • Irregular heart rate
Take MT-XL 25 Tablet only as prescribed by the doctor. Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include bradycardia (slow heart rate), hypotension (low blood pressure), bronchospasm (tightening of airway muscles), and cardiac failure. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Do not take MT-XL 25 Tablet if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to MT-XL 25 Tablet or any ingredients present in it. Please consult your doctor before taking MT-XL 25 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to conceive, and breastfeeding. It should not be given to children. Don't stop taking MT-XL 25 Tablet without talking to your doctor first. Stopping MT-XL 25 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 a period of time to help prevent these symptoms. Before taking MT-XL 25 Tablet , inform your doctor if you have diabetes mellitus, liver cirrhosis, myasthenia gravis, psoriasis, or if you have a slow heart rate or blood vessel disorder. Do not take MT-XL 25 Tablet with medicines like monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) for depression, other blood pressure-lowering medicines such as nifedipine, verapamil, diltiazem disopyramide or quinidine (to treat irregular heartbeat). Inform your doctor about all your current ongoing medications before taking MT-XL 25 Tablet . Do not consume alcohol while on this medication.

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MetoprololElvitegravir
Severe
MetoprololArtemether
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

MetoprololElvitegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with MT-XL 25 Tablet 10's:
Taking elvitegravir may increase the metabolism of MT-XL 25 Tablet 10's.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, MT-XL 25 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.
MetoprololArtemether
Severe
How does the drug interact with MT-XL 25 Tablet 10's:
Both MT-XL 25 Tablet 10's and Artemether may increase the blood levels and effects of MT-XL 25 Tablet 10's activity.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking MT-XL 25 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.
MetoprololTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with MT-XL 25 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of MT-XL 25 Tablet 10's and Tizanidine may reduce the efficiency of MT-XL 25 Tablet 10's.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking MT-XL 25 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.
MetoprololVerapamil
Severe
How does the drug interact with MT-XL 25 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of MT-XL 25 Tablet 10's with Verapamil may lead to increased side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, MT-XL 25 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.
MetoprololDiltiazem
Severe
How does the drug interact with MT-XL 25 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of MT-XL 25 Tablet 10's with Diltiazem can increase the side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between MT-XL 25 Tablet 10's and Diltiazem, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Consult your doctor immediately 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 consulting a doctor.
MetoprololClonidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with MT-XL 25 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Clonidine and MT-XL 25 Tablet 10's may lower blood pressure and slow the heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clonidine and MT-XL 25 Tablet 10's, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience headaches, slow heartbeat, dizziness, or feeling like you might pass out, contact your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
MetoprololDisopyramide
Severe
How does the drug interact with MT-XL 25 Tablet 10's:
Combine use of MT-XL 25 Tablet 10's with Disopyramide may increase the effectiveness of Disopyramide.

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

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aminophylline with MT-XL 25 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.
MetoprololAtazanavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with MT-XL 25 Tablet 10's:
Use of MT-XL 25 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 MT-XL 25 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.
MetoprololCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with MT-XL 25 Tablet 10's:
Taking ceritinib together with MT-XL 25 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 MT-XL 25 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.
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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

  • Keep your weight under control with BMI 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 you to lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.

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

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

  • If you are taking alcohol, then 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 spent 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, then 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 to lower your elevated blood pressure.

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FAQs

MT-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)
MT-XL 25 Tablet contains 'metoprolol tartrate ' that reduces blood pressure by allowing the blood to flow more smoothly. It belongs to a class of medications known as beta-blockers. It works by inhibiting the action of natural chemicals such as epinephrine in the body. This effect helps to reduce the blood pressure, heart rate and strain on the heart.
Use of MT-XL 25 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 diabetic patients always consult a doctor before taking MT-XL 25 Tablet .
Your doctor may probably tell you to stop taking MT-XL 25 Tablet as it lowers blood pressure (hypotension) when combined with a certain general anaesthetic before surgery. So, please inform your doctor before surgery if you are taking MT-XL 25 Tablet .
It is advised to continue your medicine even after your blood pressure is under control or becomes normal as blood pressure can shot up at any time. If you have any discomfort, please consult your doctor immediately.
MT-XL 25 Tablet may increase your blood potassium level. So potassium-rich diet and supplements should be avoided while taking MT-XL 25 Tablet to avoid any unpleasant side effects. Talk to your doctor for more information regarding this.
Metoprolol tartrate and metoprolol succinate are both similar in effectiveness for treating high blood pressure and chronic chest pain. However, metoprolol tartrate may be more effective as a treatment for acute heart attacks while metoprolol succinate may be more effective as a treatment for chronic heart failure.
The side effects of MT-XL 25 Tablet include stomach pain, dizziness, tiredness, anxiety, headache or irregular heartbeat. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Yes, MT-XL 25 Tablet is a selective beta-blocker, that acts on the heart muscles.
No, MT-XL 25 Tablet is not a blood thinner. MT-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 MT-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 MT-XL 25 Tablet , do not worry. It exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.
MT-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 MT-XL 25 Tablet for the prescribed duration and do not stop taking suddenly.
MT-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 MT-XL 25 Tablet as alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of MT-XL 25 Tablet and might cause increased dizziness.
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