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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 11, 2024 | 2:35 PM IST
Revelol XL 50 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 :

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Revelol XL 50 Tablet

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

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

Uses of Revelol XL 50 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

Revelol XL 50 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).  Revelol XL 50 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 Revelol XL 50 Tablet

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

Directions for Use

Swallow Revelol XL 50 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 Revelol XL 50 Tablet if you are allergic to Revelol XL 50 Tablet or any other beta-blockers. Avoid taking Revelol XL 50 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 Revelol XL 50 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Revelol XL 50 Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Revelol XL 50 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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MetoprololTizanidine
Severe
MetoprololAminophylline
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.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease 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

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

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Revelol XL 50 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 Revelol XL 50 Tablet . It might also cause increased dizziness. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption while taking Revelol XL 50 Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Caution

Revelol XL 50 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

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

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Driving

Caution

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

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Children

Unsafe

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

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

142 AB, Kandivli Industrial Estate, Kandivli (West), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra
Other Info - REV0006

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FAQs

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