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

Medicinal Benefits:

Megmalol XL-25 mg 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). Megmalol XL-25 mg 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.

FAQs

How does Megmalol XL-25 mg Tablet work?

Megmalol XL-25 mg Tablet helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. Thereby, lowers blood pressure.

What happens when the blood pressure is high?

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 Megmalol XL-25 mg Tablet are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.

Can I stop taking Megmalol XL-25 mg Tablet on my own?

Do not stop taking Megmalol XL-25 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Megmalol XL-25 mg 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 Megmalol XL-25 mg Tablet .

I have hyperthyroidism, can I take Megmalol XL-25 mg Tablet ?

Consult your doctor before taking Megmalol XL-25 mg 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).

Is it safe to take anti-diabetic medicines along with Megmalol XL-25 mg Tablet ?

Consult your doctor before taking Megmalol XL-25 mg Tablet with anti-diabetic medicines as it might mask the signs of low blood sugar. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels while taking Megmalol XL-25 mg Tablet is advised.

Will I need to stop taking Megmalol XL-25 mg Tablet before surgery?

Your doctor may probably ask you to stop taking Megmalol XL-25 mg 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 Megmalol XL-25 mg Tablet .

Can I take multivitamins with Megmalol XL-25 mg Tablet ?

Taking Megmalol XL-25 mg Tablet along with multivitamin/multimineral supplements may decrease the effect of Megmalol XL-25 mg Tablet . Therefore, maintain a gap of at least 2 hours between both. However, you are advised to take Megmalol XL-25 mg Tablet with other medicines only after consulting your doctor.